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Gordon L Fillman 1926 - 2001

Gordon L Fillman of Blair County, Pennsylvania United States was born on June 12, 1926 in Altoona, and died at age 75 years old on October 6, 2001 at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus in Altoona. Gordon Fillman was buried at Grandview Cemetery in Altoona.

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Gordon Leroy Fillman, Pap
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Blair County, Pennsylvania United States
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June 12, 1926
Altoona, Blair County, PA
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  • Introduction

    Gordon Leroy Fillman was born to Walter Leroy Fillman (1894 - 1976) and Lena Leota Welch (1890 - 1977). He had one sister, Phyllis Jean Fillman. Gordon was a veteran of World War II, enlisting as a private in the United States Army on August 15, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Gordon Fillman married Rose Marie Darling (1929 - 1988) on February 4, 1948 and they had three children, Mary Ann Fillman (1954 - 2020), Eileen, and James Fillman. Known to enjoy bowling, model trains, and working with the trains at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Gordon also sold sandwiches at Bavarian Bingo and Lakemont Park's "Wings Offs." See Gordon L Fillman: Obituary.
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    1926

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    June 12, 1926
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    Altoona, Blair County, PA
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    The United States Army classified Gordon as "White, Citizen".

  • Nationality & Locations

    Gordon was a native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, was raised in Altoona, and was a lifelong resident of Altoona.

  • Early Life & Education

    When he enlisted in the United States Army, Gordon said that he had completed "4 years of High School".

  • Religious Beliefs

    Gordon's funeral service was at Myers-Somers Funeral Home in Altoona.

  • Military Service

    A veteran of the United States Army, who served during World War II, Gordon's military record was as follows: Military serial#: 33876925 Enlisted: August 15, 1944 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law

  • Professional Career

    After World War II, Gordon worked as a mechanic in a railroad shop.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Gordon was married and divorced. Three children, Eileen, James, and Mary Ann, survived him. He was also survived by nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis, his ex-wife, Rose, and two great-grandchildren. According to his obituary "Pap enjoyed bowling, model trains, working the trains at Lakemont Park's "Holiday Lights on the Lake," selling sandwiches at Bavarian Bingo and Lakemont Park's "Wing Offs." He tried to never miss a school sporting event for his great-grandkids, especially Altoona Little League and East End baseball." See Gordon L Fillman: Obituary.
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    October 6, 2001
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    Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • Obituary

    The following obituary was published in the Altoona Mirror on October 8, 2011: Gordon L. "Pap" Fillman, 85, Altoona, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Lena (Welch) Fillman. He married Rose Marie Darling on Feb. 4, 1948. Surviving are three children: Eileen Runk and James, both of Altoona, and Mary Ann Hammond and husband, Tim, of Glendale; nine grandchildren: Melissa Eberhart, Christine (Dave) Hogan, Stephanie (Shawn) Benton, Theresa (Jay) Queen, Elizabeth Berardinelli, Camille (Jermaine) Grier, Jim (Tracy) Fillman and Todd Fillman, all of Altoona, and Amy Jo Barker in Canada; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Jean (Don) Houser; his ex-wife, Rose; two great-grandchildren: Andrew Runk and Jayleigh Queen; a daughter-in-law, Sherri Fillman; and a son-in-law, Merrill Runk Jr. Gordon was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Pap enjoyed bowling, model trains, working the trains at Lakemont Park's "Holiday Lights on the Lake," selling sandwiches at Bavarian Bingo and Lakemont Park's "Wing Offs." He tried to never miss a school sporting event for his great-grandkids, especially Altoona Little League and East End baseball. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Kathy D. Colebank officiating. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family at Grandview Cemetery, Altoona.
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In 1926, in the year that Gordon L Fillman was born, on November 15th, NBC was founded. It was the U.S.'s first major broadcast network. Ownership of the network was split between RCA (a majority partner at 50%), its founding corporate parent General Electric (which owned 30%), and Westinghouse (which owned the remaining 20%).
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In 1930, when he was only 4 years old, on August 6th, N.Y. Supreme Court Judge Joseph Crater went through papers in his office, destroyed some of them, withdrew all his money from the bank - $5,150, sold his stock, met friends at a restaurant for dinner and disappeared after getting into a taxi (or walking down the street - his friends' testimony later changed). His disappearance was reported to the police on September 3rd - almost a month later. His wife didn't know what happened, his fellow Justices had no idea, and his mistresses (he had several) said that they didn't know. While his disappearance was front page news, his fate was never discovered and after 40 years the case was closed, still without knowing if Crater was dead or alive.
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Fillman, James (Apr 28, 1921 - Dec 18, 2010) Fillman, Iris (Jun 22, 1898 - Jul 1986) Fillman, Letitia (Feb 26, 1914 - Jan 1, 2008) Fillman, Jean (Sep 19, 1920 - Mar 1, 2003) Fillman, John (Mar 21, 1922 - Jul 24, 2006) Fillman, John (Feb 24, 1897 - Apr 1979) Fillman, Theresa (Sep 6, 1901 - Mar 1992) Fillman, Henry (Oct 11, 1904 - Nov 1974) Fillman, Elizabeth (Jul 8, 1912 - Jan 1977) Fillman, Elsie (Aug 2, 1906 - Apr 1990)
Fillman, Julia (Apr 29, 1905 - Nov 1975) Fillman, Jesse (May 4, 1905 - Aug 1991) Fillman, Louis (Aug 31, 1896 - Jun 1967) Fillman, Gerald (Mar 17, 1920 - May 10, 1999) Fillman, Charles (Apr 10, 1910 - Jul 1968) Fillman, Elvira (Sep 6, 1922 - Jul 25, 1995) Fillman, Edmund (Sep 10, 1921 - Jan 9, 2010) Fillman, Richard (Jun 3, 1898 - Oct 1979) Fillman, Miriam (Sep 4, 1903 - Mar 1984) Fillman, Albert (Aug 18, 1915 - Aug 14, 2001)
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