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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Richard E. Miner
Apr 15, 2025
Richard E. Miner, 97, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home.
He was born at home in Logan Township, son of the late John Wesley and Esther Grace (Sell) Miner.
On April 11, 1970, he married Mary Agnes Strobel.
In addition to his wife, Mary; he is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Bouchard and husband Matthew of Duncansville; two grandsons: Aidan...
Tamara Hunt
Apr 11, 2025
Tamara Hunt, 96, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Born in Ukraine, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Nadia Schonemann. Tamara’s early life was marked by resilience and grace, shaped by the challenges of wartime Europe. She lived in Ukraine for an early part of her childhood before moving to Germany. Tamara’s...
Rose A. Troxell
Apr 4, 2025
Rose A. (Rosie) Troxell, 91, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Waschalk) Mayernick. On August 3, 1957, she married Merrill Troxell at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2023.
She is survived by a son, Ronald Troxell (Crystal) of Tyrone; two daughters: Karen Troxell-Lenning of...
Gary R. Rupert, Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Gary R. Rupert, Jr., 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of Gary. R., Sr. and Judith A. (Schiappa) Rupert.
In addition to his mother, Judith; he is survived by two sisters: Heidi Smith (Marc) of Mechanicsburg and Nicole Rothrouff (Micah) of Georgetown, TX; a special aunt, Annette Schiappa of Altoona; a special nephew, Connor; and...
Bruce Frederick Wise, Sr.
Mar 10, 2025
Bruce Frederick Wise, Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away Monday in Pittsburgh.
He was born in Berea, OH, son of the late Irvin Nelson and Clara Pearl (Holtzworth) Wise.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Altoona; two sons: Byron Wise (Molly) and Bruce Wise (Kim), both of Alaska; grandchildren: Cody Wise, Meranda Wise, Dylan Wise, Alayssa Wise, Byron Wise, Jr., Michael...
Harry A. Yeager
Mar 4, 2025
Harry A. Yeager, age 79, of Juniata, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. Born on March16, 1945, in Juniata to Merrill and Pauline (Harshberger) Yeager.
Harry lived his entire life in the community he cherished.
Harry married Louise Ann (Hartman) Yeager on February 27, 1965, and they shared 56 years together. Louise preceded him in death on July 7, 2021.
He was...
Ronald E. McMillan, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Ronald E. McMillan, Jr., 64, Altoona, formerly of Millville, NJ, passed away Sunday.
He was born in Altoona, son of Ronald E., Sr. and Marion McGeary McMillan.
He is survived by his mother, Marion; a sister, Tammy Poplardo (Nick); four brothers: Chris McMillan (Brenda), Randy McMillan (Wanda), Jeff McMillan (Donna) and Shawn McMillan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death...
Charles Endress
Mar 1, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Endress, 78, Altoona, passed away on Saturday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Albert Edward and Judith Jane (Hyle) Endress.
He was preceded in death by sisters: Nancy Lattieri, Judith Layton, Donna Schneider and Carole Forney; and a brother, Albert “Butch” Endress.
He is survived by a son, Shaun (Cheryl) Endress; and...
Jeffery L. Hughes
Mar 1, 2025
Jeffery L. Hughes, 65, Duncansville, formerly of the Buckhorn, passed away Saturday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late George, Sr. and Joyce (Burley) Hughes.
He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Coleman (Michael) of Williamsport; a grandson, Torin Coleman; two sisters: Mindy Billetdeaux of Roaring Spring and Darlene Arthurs (Gary) of Lexington, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
Jeffery retired...
Harry Leonard Reeseman
Feb 27, 2025
Harry Leonard Reeseman, 72, Altoona, passed away Thursday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Virginia Flesko Reeseman
He is survived by his significant other, Katheryn Yerty of Altoona; siblings: Ronald Reeseman, Jimmy Reeseman, Gloria Colley and Nancy Umbower; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two siblings: Jimmy and Nancy.
Family and...
Catherine M. Eckard
Feb 21, 2025
Catherine M. Eckard, 68, Altoona, passed away Friday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edwin Earl and Margaret Jane (Ott) Eckard.
She is survived by two sons: Jeanraymar Canaan of Altoona and Darrin Canaan and wife Jennifer of Myrtle Beach, SC; a daughter, Kasema Canaan of Altoona; a step-son, Aaron Johnson and wife Anita of Philadelphia; grandchildren: Tyre, Aunyah,...
Christina Faith McIntosh
Feb 13, 2025
Christina Faith McIntosh, 58, Altoona, went home to her Lord and Savior Thursday morning.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Donald H. and Gloria (Hurd) Meckley.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas J. McIntosh of Altoona; a daughter, Rachel McIntosh of Boston, MA; father, Donald H. Meckley and his wife Melodie of Altoona; a brother, Donald D. Meckley and wife...
Gordon Cooper
Feb 13, 2025
Gordon D. Cooper, 84, Altoona, passed away Thursday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond and Rose Mary (Dougherty) Cooper.
He is survived by a son, Greg Cooper of Altoona; two daughters: Tracy Korman and husband Bill of Altoona and Sandra Jones Cooper of Florida; four grandchildren: Josh Jones, Weston, Addison and Brennan Cooper; and two siblings: Michael Cooper...
Anthony Joseph Killinger
Feb 10, 2025
Anthony Joseph Killinger, also known as “Freak Show, Tony”, 59, Washington, DC, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday.
He was born in Altoona, son of George and Corniece “Judy” (Masciarelli) Killinger.
He is survived by his mother, Judy Killinger of Altoona; three siblings: Robin (Killinger) Huff of Altoona, Jeff Killinger of Plum, PA and Tina (Killinger) Denny of Altoona; three nieces, six...
Beverly Jeanne Brown
Jan 24, 2025
Beverly Jeanne Brown, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Mary Catherine (Sharbaugh) Meister.
On January 23, 1960, she married Edwin Fleck Brown. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2012.
She is survived by two daughters: Sharon Furbee (Robert) of West Chester and Dee Gudenau (Richard) of...
Francis Bernard Rahm
Jan 20, 2025
Francis Rahm, 84, of North Huntingdon, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at UPMC East Monroeville Pa.
He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph D. and Anna (Schoch) Rahm.
Francis was married to Beverly Koch on December 4, 1965. She preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 2022.
Their son, Frank Rahm, passed away on...
Gordon M. Ellis
Jan 19, 2025
Gordon M. Ellis, 83, Altoona, passed away Sunday.
He was born in Barnesboro, son of the late Frank W. and Florence Helen (Horn) Ellis.
On June 28, 1986, he married Judith Ann Burket.
In addition to his wife, Judith, of 38 years, he is survived by a son, Scott Ellis (Sheri) of Charlotte, NC and grandchildren: Tyler and Jamie; a daughter, Traci Treese...
Dolores M. Foster
Jan 18, 2025
Dolores M. Foster, 92, Altoona, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Rollason) Lytle. On September 1, 1950, she married Kenneth M. Foster. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2010.
She is survived by three sons: Terry Foster...
Jo Anne Fletcher
Jan 17, 2025
Jo Ann Fletcher, 79, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late William Raymond and Charlotte Mae (Erb) Fletcher.
On August 31, 2019, she married David Schumacher.
She is survived by three daughters: Brenda Yarnell of Duncansville, Sandy Watters (Robert) of Altoona and Barbara Pfiester (Terry) of Paris, TX; grandchildren: Nicole, Zachary, Ashley, Robbie and...
Joyce M. Romine
Jan 17, 2025
Joyce M. Romine, 64, of Altoona passed away unexpectedly on January 17th, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on May 2nd, 1960, a daughter of the late George and Nancy Blyler.
She is preceded in death by her husband Mark Romine and sister Susan Walter.
She is survived by her three children, Mark (Kelly) Romine, Josh (Colleen) Romine and Casey (Cody)...
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