M. Catherine Claycomb, 88, Altoona, died Thursday afternoon at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Carl Rhodes and Martha J. (Evans) Thompson. She married Ernest Claycomb in Altoona, and he died April 27, 1983. She is survived by a brother, Roy Thompson. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata.