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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Norma Lorraine Knouse

Norma Lorraine Knouse

Jan 8, 2025

Norma Lorraine Knouse, 94, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles L. and Nellie M. (Wray) Gunsalus.

On June 5, 1953, she married Sheldon D. Knouse at Calvary Baptist Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2022. They celebrated...

Carol Lee Patterson

Carol Lee Patterson

Jan 8, 2025

Carol Lee Patterson, 86, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William G. and Lilith Faye (Dedea) Hutchison.

In 1958, she married James “Dan” Patterson. They parted in 1980.

She is survived by a son, David Patterson (Linda); a daughter, Carol Patterson Fedeli (Ray); a grandson, Luke Patterson;...

Doris Jane Epple

Doris Jane Epple

Jan 8, 2025

Doris Jane Epple, 95, Altoona, passed away Wednesday.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Wilson) Boyles.

On April 25, 1953, she married George J. Epple in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2001.

She is survived by three children: Susan B. Drenning (Michael) of State College, Gregory J. Epple (Carole) of Altoona and Lisa...

Nancy M. Stout

Nancy M. Stout

Jan 3, 2025

Nancy M. Stout, 98, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Russel T. and Margaret W. (Beals) Grove.

On May 15, 1946, she married Robert R. Stout. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2002.

She is survived by two sons: Robert P. and Franklin R., both of Altoona;...

William H. Garman

William H. Garman

Jan 2, 2025

William H. Garman, 87, Altoona, passed away Thursday.

He was born in Calvin, PA, son of the late Jessie and Layla Garman.

He married Sondra Steel. She preceded him in death in April of 1990.

He is survived by special friend, Marcella Armstrong; two sons: William R. and Scott Allen; and a sister, Jean.

Bill retired in 2005 as a night manager from Coca-Cola....

Clara D. Hite

Clara D. Hite

Dec 25, 2024

Clara D. (LaMorte) Hite, 92, passed away early Wednesday morning.

She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John G. and Grace (Finocho) LaMorte.

On January 21, 1956, she married William A. Hite, who preceded her in death on December 1, 1997.

Together they had two children, Kevin l. (Jeanne) and Kathryn Hileman (Scott). They were blessed with three grandchildren, Andrew...

Ashley Nicole Anderson

Ashley Nicole Anderson

Dec 24, 2024

Ashley Nicole Anderson, 36, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Shawn and Ann (Friedenberger) Anderson.

She is survived by her mother, Ann; and two children: Savannah Winters and Preston Meyers.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.

Darlene Mae (Houck) Blontz Smeak

Darlene Mae (Houck) Blontz Smeak

Dec 21, 2024

Darlene Mae (Houck) Blontz Smeak, 83, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin and Roma (Gormont) Houck.

She was twice married. First to Russell Blontz on June 20, 1959. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2004. She then married her second love, Roger Smeak...

Bonnie Kay Weierick

Bonnie Kay Weierick

Dec 17, 2024

Bonnie Kay Weierick, 64, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald and Florence (Christman) Vipond.

She married Wayne Weierick. He preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Shore (Michael) of Charles Town, WV; a son, Travis Weierick of Altoona; grandchildren: Barrett Hicks, Kamden, Haidyn and Ethan Sipes;...

Frederick M Teigler

Frederick M Teigler

Dec 17, 2024

Frederick M Teigler, 73, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Buffalo, son of the late Frederick A. and Mildred P. (Priest) Teigler. On September 1, 1973, he married Marie E. Kovalcik in Morristown, NJ. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2005.

Fred is survived by two children: Sarah E. Teigler in White Oak and Jeffrey...

James A. Worthy

James A. Worthy

Dec 13, 2024

James A. Worthy, 65, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of Elwood and Joanna (Rupert) Worthy.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Thomas. He will be deeply missed by many, especially his good friend, Pete.

James enjoyed playing chess, the piano and guitar. He was an avid reader and took tai-chi...

Carl G. Ehgartner

Carl G. Ehgartner

Dec 12, 2024

Carl G. Ehgartner, 94, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Westminster Woods at Huntingdon.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Karl and Maria Ehgartner. On December 18, 1948, he married June S. Hamler in Cumberland, MD. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2020.

He is survived by two sons: Dr. Timothy Ehgartner of Huntingdon and Dr. Greg Ehgartner...

George W. Heaton

George W. Heaton

Dec 10, 2024

George W. Heaton, 87, Altoona, passed away Tuesday.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late George F. and Lillian P. (Kelly) Heaton.

On June 1, 1957, he married Phyllis R. Todd in New York State.

In addition to his wife Phyllis, of 67 years, he is survived by two daughters: Charlotte Douglas of Tampa, FL and Carolyn Miller (Michael) of Kennett...

Paul L Hetrick

Paul L Hetrick

Dec 9, 2024

Paul L Hetrick, 86, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Emporium, PA, son of the late Roy and Mary (Coon) Hetrick.

On March 13, 1971, he married Linda L Henry in Altoona.

In addition to his wife Linda, of 53 years, he is survived by four children: Christian Brumbaugh in CA, Stephen (Deborah)...

Deborah A. Himes

Deborah A. Himes

Nov 30, 2024

Deborah A. Skipper Himes, 74, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilmer S. and Joan M. (Trostle) Skipper.

She is survived by a daughter, Carrie Rowles; numerous grandchildren; a sister, Carol Phelan of Altoona; a brother, Jamie Skipper and wife Renee of Hollidaysburg; brother-in-law, Allen Phelan, Sr.; nephews:...

James E Frederick Sr.

James E Frederick Sr.

Nov 20, 2024



James E. Frederick, Sr., 92, of Altoona, passed away at his home Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Helen (Speck) Frederick. He married Anna M. Nagle, who preceded him in death July 22, 1996. He then married Thelma Smith, who preceded him in death in 1999.

Surviving are his children: Helen Frederick, Cindy Frederick,...

William E McLaughlin

William E McLaughlin

Nov 11, 2024

William E. "Old Bill" McLaughlin, 92, Tyrone, died Monday morning, November 11, 2024, at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone.  He was born June 4, 1932, in Altoona, a son of the late William E. & Helen O. (Isenberg) McLaughlin.  He married Winifred M. (Winnie) Kennedy on August 19, 1960, in Winchester, VA.  She preceded him in death on April 29,...

Robert James Graffius II

Robert James Graffius II

Nov 10, 2024

Robert James Graffius, II, 73, Altoona, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born March 14, 1951, in Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA. He married Pamela Keiper on April 9, 1986, in Virginia Beach, VA.

Surviving is his wife, Pamela, five children, 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, one brother and his dog, Cody. He was preceded in...

Virginia Chipperfield

Virginia Chipperfield

Nov 9, 2024

Virgnia May (Piper) Chipperfield, 82, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 9, 2024, from her home.  She was born November 14, 1941, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late A. Blair Piper and Rozella (McCoy) Piper.  She married Charles Richard Chipperfield, Jr., on October 29, 1960, in Duncansville, PA.

Surviving is her husband, Charles, of more than...

Gail L Plouse

Gail L Plouse

Nov 3, 2024

Gail L. Plouse, 57, of Juniata Gap, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Howard L. & Wanda Marie (Salsgiver) Harber. She married Robert Lee Plouse on December 22, 1990, in Altoona.

Surviving is her husband, two sons; Daniel Harber and Robert Plouse, II, all of Altoona, two brothers; William Harber(Roxene)...

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