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Altoona, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Gary R. Rupert, Jr.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Linda Cathleen Porter Cummings

Linda Cathleen Porter Cummings

Jan 17, 2025

Linda Cathleen Porter Cummings, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Lee C. and Betty L. (Hall) Porter.

She is survived by a daughter, Laurie Scholl of Fayette City; two grandsons: Ryan Treadwell (Sarah) and Brennan Treadwell (Paige); two granddaughters: Caelan Scholl (fiancé, Steven) and Eryn Scholl; great grandchildren: Hudson, Callaghan, Kristopher,...

Benjamin H. Frye Jr.

Benjamin H. Frye Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

Benjamin H. Frye Jr. (Ben), Age 76, passed away on January 12th, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Hollidaysburg.

Ben was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Benjamin H. Frye Sr. and Dolores Diehl.

Ben served in the United States Marines from 1966-1970 where his last rank was Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the Navy...

Linda Jane Neff

Linda Jane Neff

Jan 9, 2025

Linda Jane Neff, 83, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruthella (Hauser) John.

On November 25, 1957, she married Jack Norman Neff in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2024.

She is survived by four children: David J. Neff of Hollidaysburg, PA, Matthew J. Neff (Tricia)...

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