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

Lorrie J. Sellers

Lorrie J. Sellers

Aug 10, 2021

Lorrie J. Sellers, 66, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William Richard and Ethel (McConahy) McNeal. On June 2, 1990, she married Ronald W. Sellers at Greenwood United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Ron, of 31 years; she is survived by a sister, Amy Julian and husband William...

William L. Young

William L. Young

Aug 7, 2021

William L. Young, 75, Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry J. and Irma Jane Young.

He was a military veteran, serving 21 years in the Air Force and Army. He was counter intelligence special agent for the Army and protected our national security. He served with honor and distinction for...

Roger Thomas Ochranek

Roger Thomas Ochranek

Aug 6, 2021

Roger Thomas Ochranek, 63, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Altoona, son of John Andrew and Joan Margaret (Franks) Ochranek. He married Lou Ann Hostler on February 8, 1977 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Joan; three children: Kelly Porter and husband Stuart of Altoona, Melanie Jo...

Kathleen E. Stormer

Kathleen E. Stormer

Jul 22, 2021

Kathleen E. Stormer, 92, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Sharon, PA, daughter of the late George R. and Agnes E. (Blitz) Smith. On July 22, 1946, she married James E. Stormer, Jr. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2002. She...

John Phillip Harris

John Phillip Harris

Jul 9, 2021

John P. Harris, 83, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday morning at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth and E. Mildred (Corneilius) Harris and formally lived in Cresson and Duncansville. He married his high school sweetheart, LeDonna Mae Frederick, at the Congregational Christian Church in Winchester, VA...

Donald Roy Jones

Donald Roy Jones

Jul 8, 2021

Donald R. Jones, 92, of Altoona passed away on Thursday morning July 8, beginning his new life in Heaven.  He was born in Machias, NY, son of Dow and Alice Jones. As a young lad, he believed John 3:16 and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He often rode his bike to Odosagih Bible Conference located beside Lime...

Louise A. Hartman Yeager

Louise A. Hartman Yeager

Jul 7, 2021

Louise A. Hartman Yeager, 75, of Juniata, died Wednesday morning after fighting a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late John E. and Aletta I. (Crawford) Hartman. She married Harry A. Yeager on February 27, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Harry; three daughters: Jennifer...

John Schwartztrauber

John Schwartztrauber

Jul 6, 2021

John Schwartztrauber, Sr., 63, Altoona, passed away Tuesday the 6th at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Woodrow and Charlotte (Norfolf) Schwartztrauber. On October 17, 1980, he married Barbara Lee Sharp in Baltimore, MD. In addition to his wife of 41 years, he is survived by three sons: John, William, and Timmy; two daughters:...

Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr.

Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr.

Jun 27, 2021

Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr., 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel G., Sr. and Rose Ann (McNelis) Walter. On July 1, 1944 he married Ruth Adelaide Dorman in Altoona. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2005.

He is survived by eight children: Judith A. Yost and husband, Paul,...

Iva Mae Shirley Stevens

Iva Mae Shirley Stevens

Jun 12, 2021

Iva Mae Shirley Stevens, 91, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Blance Linville (Carson) Sommer. She married Arthur Gerald “Jerry” Stevens on June 20, 1948 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2021.

She is survived by three children: Karen L. Bays (Dean) of Casstown,...

Helen Kuszewski

Helen Kuszewski

Jun 7, 2021

Helen passed in her home on June. 7, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1959 in Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania in May 2015 to be with her last surviving sister, Dee Lockard. Helen dedicated herself to customer service. Some of her early jobs included babysitting, answering phones, and working at a nursing home. After she graduated...

Zachary Paul Rhykerd

Zachary Paul Rhykerd

Jun 6, 2021

Zachary Paul Rhykerd, (Woodman), 38, of Altoona, born on March 28,1983 died to the all too common death by overdose on June 6, 2021. He was the beloved son of Scott and Christy (Burget) Rhykerd, and grandson of William and Marjorie Burget, The fun-loving brother to Kari Blake (Neil), Jessica Tryninewski (Josh) and Jarod Rhykerd, goofy but fun uncle to...

Frank Richard Rahm

Frank Richard Rahm

Jun 5, 2021

  Frank Richard Rahm, 54, Altoona, died Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 in Altoona.  He was born in Altoona on December 11, 1966, the son of Francis and Beverly (Koch) Rahm.

  He worked for Blair Signs from April 2017-2019, Bedford plastics from Nov. 2011-April 2017 and for Bell/ATT from August 1988-2001.

  He was a 1985 graduate of Altoona...

William H. Wright

William H. Wright

May 29, 2021

William H. Wright, 49, Altoona, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday. He was born in Suitland, MD, son of William L. Wright, Jr. and Karen M. (Young) Wright. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Karen Wright; six children: Amanda (Hunter), Brittany (Craig), Symantha, Nathan, Jonathan, and Jenna Rose: grandchildren: Padyn, Synthia, Caleb, Jennalee,...

Bryan Robert Detwiler

Bryan Robert Detwiler

May 23, 2021

Bryan Robert Detwiler, 55, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles E. and LaRue Fern (Harley) Detwiler. He married Michelle L. Copenhaver on March 5, 1994 at First Church of Christ in Altoona. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2012. He is survived by three children:...

Norman Franklin Johns

Norman Franklin Johns

May 22, 2021

Norman Franklin Johns, 47, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman F. Stotler, Sr. and Grace Veloz Johns. He is survived by a sister, Carole MacVicar of McKees Rocks. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Johns. No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral...

Janet D. Fleck

Janet D. Fleck

May 20, 2021

Janet D. Fleck, 87, Duncansville, passed away Thursday morning at the Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bernard and Alma (Page) Kuhn. On Feburary 10, 1979, she married Norman “Bud” Fleck in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2009. She is survived by three sons: Dr. Robert Messner and wife...

Harry Raymond Benner

Harry Raymond Benner

May 14, 2021

Harry Raymond “Micky” Benner, 76, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas Aaron and Helen Louise (Brown) Benner. He is survived by two brothers: Ron Benner and wife Gabriella Ann of Chambersburg, PA and Arthur Benner and wife Susan of Horn Town, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Donna C. Deihl

Donna C. Deihl

May 13, 2021

Donna Hoffmaster Deihl, 72, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.

She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Marion and Louise (Bennett) Hoffmaster.

She is survived by her children: Sharon (Frank) Winrick, Christie (Heath) Ambrose, Nicole (Ricky) McConnell, Todd, Jr. (Miranda) McConnell, and Wesley (Melody) McConnell; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

She...

Shawn Lee Ray

Shawn Lee Ray

May 5, 2021

Shawn Lee Ray, 52, Tyrone, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Springfield, OH, son of Jerry Ray and Dorothy (Decker) Harper. On November 23, 1996, he married Tammy Lynn Yeager in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Tammy, of 25 years; he is survived by his parents, Dorothy Harper and husband George Hiram Harper;...

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