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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
W. Scott Weyer
Nov 4, 2025
W. Scott Weyer, 86, Duncansville, passed away Tuesday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard G. and Dorothy (Weibley) Weyer.
On July 15, 1961, he married Janet L. Flory in Altoona. They shared 64 years of marriage.
In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by a daughter, Karen Weyer Frank of Hollidaysburg; a son, Jeffrey Weyer of Altoona;...
Teddy L. Swab
Nov 3, 2025
Teddy L. Swab, 84, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond L. and Jessie (Kipp) Swab.
On April 12, 1974, he married Alice Campbell in Winchester, VA, sharing 51 years of marriage.
In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by many loving nieces and...
Helen Joan Miller
Nov 1, 2025
Helen Joan Miller, 96, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary Ann (Brown) Worrell.
She is survived by her son, Charles A. Miller; and grandchildren: Tobiann and Kimberly.
At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held.
Philip C. Barroner
Oct 31, 2025
Philip C. Barroner, 75, Williamsburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward “Art” and Alice Jean (Irvin) Barroner.
On October 4, 1980, he married Diana M. Wolfe at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Altoona, sharing 45 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife, Diana; a daughter, Veronica; grandchildren: Brandon, Breanne (Allen), Dylan...
Gene Pletcher
Oct 31, 2025
Gene Pletcher, 92, Duncansville, passed away Friday.
He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Abraham and Grace (Klink) Pletcher.
He is survived by his children: Mildred, Charlotte, Timothy, Randy and Edward; and a large loving extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; and children: Karen and Debbie.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the...
Gertrude Mary Jane Shumaker
Oct 26, 2025
Gertrude “Honey” Mary Jane Shumaker, 95, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George W. and Margaret Ellen (Wills) Pelton.
On June 12, 1948, she married George Shumaker in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1992.
Honey is survived...
David R. Swanger, Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
David (Dave) R. Swanger Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Known for his unwavering work ethic and remarkable ingenuity, Dave was an equipment operator before he retired in 2019 but he had a gift for building just about anything. Whether it was restoring old tractors to their former glory, crafting something by hand, or tending to his...
Glenn E. McKnight
Oct 19, 2025
Glenn E. McKnight, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday at UPMC Northwest Hospital near Oil City. He was born in Altoona, the youngest child of John V. and Mae Ella (Weaver) McKnight.
He was a 1951 graduate of Altoona High School.
On July 2, 1954, he married Joyce D. (Miller) who preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 2005, after celebrating 51...
Nancy Lee Sharp
Oct 15, 2025
Nancy Lee Sharp, 68, of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday at her home. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Steward and Jean (Glass) Dively.
Nancy married Eugene Sharp, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jean Sharp, and her son, Andrew Sharp, both of Altoona. Additionally, she is remembered by her siblings: Susan...
Doris E. Griswold
Oct 11, 2025
Doris E. Griswold, 95, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Saturday, October 11, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Dorsey and Rebecca (Figart) Winters. She married Charles E. Griswold October 7, 1950, in Altoona. He preceded her in death February 13, 2006 .
Surviving are her three children: her son...
Barbara Jean Kimberling
Sep 30, 2025
Barbara Jean Kimberling, age 68, of Altoona, passed away on the evening of September 30, 2025, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born to the late Alvin K. Hagerty and Evelyn (McMullen) Harshberger in Altoona. On May 17, 1989, she united in marriage with Samuel J. Kimberling, IV, in Roaring Spring.
Barbara is survived by her devoted husband, Samuel, as well as her...
Ronald Kirkpatrick
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald Kirkpatrick, 82, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday.
He was born in Tyrone, the son of the late George and Marian (Foust) Kirkpatrick.
Ronald was twice married; firstly to Ruth McNelis in April 1964, and later to Sandra Boggs in February 1990. In addition to his beloved wife, Sandra, he is survived by three children: Jill...
Mary Ann Gottshall
Sep 27, 2025
Mary Ann Gottshall, 92, Altoona, passed away Saturday at her home.
She was born in Petoskey, Michigan, daughter of the late Thomas and Bernice (Witroski) Malec.
On April 23, 1960, she married Edward R. Gottshall in Long Beach, CA.
In addition to her husband of 65 years, she is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Melbinger and husband Timothy; a son, Jonathan Gottshall and...
Carol L. Carter
Sep 25, 2025
Carol L. Carter, 82, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Homewood Living Martinsburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Spalding) Beckel.
On June 17, 1978, she married William T. Carter in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2024.
She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Berard of Pittsburgh; a step-daughter, Jennifer Galanick (Joseph) or Sterling,...
Beth A. Cates
Sep 15, 2025
Beth A. Cates, 70, of Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Monday at Homewood Living, Martinsburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert L. and Charlotte M. (Fletcher) Whitfield. On January 29, 1983, she married Charles J. Cates in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2025.
Beth is survived by four daughters: Stephanie L....
Lillie C. Ainscough
Sep 14, 2025
Lillie C. Ainscough, 104, Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Sunday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Daniel C. and Grace E. (Stonebraker) Showalter.
On October 20, 1945, she married Robert W. Ainscough in Altoona; he preceded her in death on October 22, 1997.
Lillie is survived by a daughter, Cynda Ann Rehm (Nunzio) of Altoona, along with a daughter-in-law, Judy Ainscough...
Marjorie Eva McMasters
Sep 10, 2025
Marjorie “Marge” Eva McMasters,82, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Evans, Sr. and Ruth N. (Diehl) Hite. She was twice married. She married Ronald R. Hofmann in 1970 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Robert F. McMasters on October 21, 1995...
Michael James Mortimer, Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Michael James Mortimer, Jr., 35, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning after a tragic accident.
He was born in Corona, CA, son of Michael James Mortimer, Sr. and Betty (Yerty) Clark.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-father, Todd Clark; wife, Paula Mortimer; three sons: Michael, III, Caleb and Benjamin; and siblings: Quentin Clark, Rochell Yerty, Willow Mortimer,...
Ruth A. Nail
Sep 5, 2025
Ruth A. Nail, 80, Tyrone, passed away early Friday morning at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Zimmers) Guerin. She married Edward Thomas Nail in 1964. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2018.
She is survived by four children: Edward T. Nail, Jr. and wife Meg of Sinking Valley, Bob Nail and...
Vincent F. Ronzo
Aug 16, 2025
Vincent Frank Ronzo, Jr., age 60, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Vincent Frank, Sr. and Jeannette (Taylor) Ronzo. Vincent married Amy Jo Herr on September 16, 2020, in Altoona.
He is survived by his loving wife, Amy; a sister, Joyce Ronzo; and...
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