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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Catherine Marie Laich
Mar 30, 2026
Catherine Marie Laich, 98, Altoona, passed away Monday at her home.
She was born in East Freedom, daughter of the late Roy Charles and Jane Carlotta (Ott) Weyandt.
On November 18, 1949, she married Lynn Earl Laich in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2015.
She is survived by five children: Diana (Allen) Everhart, Lisa Smearman, Barbara (Rick) Cole-Cahill,...
Marjorie Ann Krise
Mar 20, 2026
Marjorie Ann Krise, 91, Altoona, passed away Friday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Marion H. and Blanche R. (Watson) Hampton.
On August 28, 1954, she married Walter K. Krise in Winchester, VA. Together they shared 46 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1995.
She is survived by two...
Robert Grover Mountain
Mar 18, 2026
Robert Grover Mountain, 70, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert Cloyd and Betty Jean (Cramer) Mountain.
He married Tanta Lee Mountain; she preceded him in death.
He is survived by seven children, numerous loving grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and six siblings.
He was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Mountain and a brother,...
Margaret L. Fields
Mar 16, 2026
Margaret L. “Peggy” Fields, 97, Altoona, passed away Monday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Wilson and Leona L. (Schwartz) Stoner.
She married Charles L. Fields, Jr. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda K. Kirk and husband Millard of Apopka, FL; a granddaughter, Sondra K. O’Steen and husband Thomas of Jacksonville, FL; a...
Kevin Emil Ocker
Mar 11, 2026
Kevin Emil Ocker, 72, Altoona, died Wednesday at his home after an extended illness.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas and Marcella (Clouser) Ocker.
On February 19, 1977 he married Sondra Forney at Church of God in Lakemont. Together they shared 49 years of marriage.
He is survived by daughters: Stacey (Ocker) Giordano and husband John of Altoona; Kendra...
Audrey J Peterman
Mar 5, 2026
It is with sadness that the family announces that Audrey June (Perry) Peterman, a lifelong resident of Altoona, died on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania after courageously battling Alzheimer’s disease. She was 96 years of age. Heaven certainly welcomed an angel, and as Audrey passed through the gates, she distributed her famous chocolate...
Jean M Burris
Mar 4, 2026
Jean M. Burris, 66, Altoona, died Wednesday evening, March 4, 2026, at UPMC-Altoona following an extended illness.
She was born August 12, 1959, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Llewellyn A. Williams and Dora M. (Decker) Williams.
Surviving is a daughter Cassidy Garay and husband Luis Monet Olmeda, of Altoona, two granddaughters; Adalyn Monet-Garay and Camila Monet-Garay, twin sister Joan M...
Sydney Sue Packard
Mar 2, 2026
Sydney Sue Packard, 70, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harold and Jacqueline (Schroeder) Packard.
She is survived by a son, Stephen Justice in New York; a daughter, Melissa Ruberto (Jacob) in Florida; grandchildren: Jax and Davis Ruberto; and siblings: Harold Packard, Jr., Pam Glass and Lee Packard.
She was preceded in death...
Elmer Gorden Little, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Elmer Gorden Little, Jr., 80, Altoona, passed away Monday.
He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Elmer G. and Rose (Stack) Little.
On June 11, 1965, he married Edna LaRue Miller.
He is survived by his children: Misty Lynn Little Weyandt (Doug Sparkman) of Hollidaysburg, Holly Burick (Tom) of Duncansville and James William Little (Brittani) of Roaring Spring; grandchildren: Paul, Jr....
Judith L. Ortmyer
Feb 21, 2026
Judith L. Ortmyer, 86, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Shamokin Dam, PA, daughter of the late Benton and Eleanor (Slear) Anderson.
She married Robert E. Ortmyer who preceded her in death.
She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Hardic and husband TR in Altoona; a son, Bob Ortmyer and wife Toby in Vermont; grandchildren: Nate...
Joseph Weston Graffius
Feb 11, 2026
Joseph Weston Graffius, 89, Altoona, resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Homer B. and Myrtle R. (Stoner) Graffius.
He was a 1954 graduate of Altoona High School and where he spent his growing up years surrounded by many friends.
After completing jump school at Fort Campell, KY, Weston served with the...
Sandra F Geimer
Feb 9, 2026
Sandra F. Geimer, 76, Altoona, died Monday morning, February 9, 2026, at her home. She was born October 15, 1949, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert J. Foust and Barbara (Redline) Foust Braim. She married Charles J. “Chuck” Geimer, Jr. on August 11, 2000, in Rockville, MD.
Surviving is her husband, Charles “Chuck” Geimer, Altoona, A stepdaughter Melissa Geimer,...
Jennie W. Tuskovich Buck
Feb 7, 2026
Jennie W. Tuskovich Buck, 91, Altoona, resident of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday.
She was born in Port Matilda, daughter of the late Milford L. and Rhoda (Reese) Walker.
She was twice married. On October 10, 1953, she married George Tuskovich in Port Matilda. He preceded her in death on...
Matthew Allison
Jan 20, 2026
Matthew Timothy Allison, 46, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home.
Born in Altoona, he was the cherished son of Timothy C. and Marsha K. (Butterbaugh) Allison.
Matthew’s spirit lives on through his two brothers, Justin (married to Dr. Mary Beth) in South Carolina, and Travis in Virginia, as well as his adored niece and nephew, Lena and Ben. His love extended...
Clair Allen Runk, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Clair Allen Runk, Jr., 88, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clair Allen, Sr. and Alma (Baker) Runk.
On May 7, 1960, he married Doris J. Guerin in Altoona.
In addition to his loving wife of 65 years, he is survived by three children: Ralph Runk and wife Carla, Lori Wills and husband...
Sharon Lee Dickey
Jan 13, 2026
Sharon Lee Dickey, 75, of Altoona (Juniata), was gently welcomed home early Tuesday morning, to reunite with her beloved family.
Born in Anne Arundel, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Riley and Viola Pearl (Freeth) Dickey. Sharon held a special place in the hearts of her family, and she leaves behind her siblings: William R. Dickey Jr. of...
Carl R. Hedberg, Sr.
Jan 10, 2026
Carl R. Hedberg, Sr., 88, of Altoona, peacefully passed away at his home on January 10, 2026. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Carl Nils Eric and Helen May (Clabaugh) Hedberg.
On December 7, 1969, Carl married Sharon L. Gorman in Harrisburg, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Carl is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon,...
Joyce I. Hillard
Jan 5, 2026
Joyce Ileen Hillard, 81, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at her home.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Louise Elvey and Walter Stayer.
She is survived by two sons: Russell Burk of Altoona and Travis (Dawn) Hillard of Fallen Timber; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Stayer.
She was preceded in death by two...
James Robert Dunn
Jan 4, 2026
James Robert Dunn, 41, Altoona, passed away Sunday.
He was born in Altoona, son of Robert Dunn and Bess Mitchell.
On May 24, 2025, he married Ashley Barr.
In addition to his wife, Ashley; and parents; he is survived by a sister, Angela Bongiorno; a brother, Steve Ice; a sister, Maxine Dunn; children: Ashley Dunn, James Dunn and Hailey Dunn; step-children: Adreonna McConnell,...
Brandee Louise Riggleman
Dec 31, 2025
Brandee Louise Riggleman, 48, Bedford, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of David L. and Constance (Sipes) Ross.
On May 23, 1998, she married Ray P. Riggleman.
In addition to her parents and husband; she is survived by two sons: Quentyn Riggleman (Anastasia) - MP US Army stationed in Fort Myers, VA and Hunter Riggleman (Kylee)...
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