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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Timothy D. Jones

Timothy D. Jones

Mar 11, 2021

Timothy D. Jones, 52, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home.

 

He was born in Altoona, son of Sharon Raihl.

 

He is survived by his mother, Sharon, of Altoona; a brother, Brian Jones and wife Tanya of Hollidaysburg; and two nephews: Tyler and Josh.

 

Timothy worked at the Blair County Courthouse and enjoyed playing guitars.

 

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Wilbert E. Wolfe, Jr.

Wilbert E. Wolfe, Jr.

Mar 4, 2021

Wilbert E. Wolfe, Jr., 79, Altoona, passed away late Thursday evening at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Wilbert E., Sr. and Florance (Shannon) Wolfe. On August 17, 1968, he married Trudy Yingling at the East End United Methodist Church in Altoona.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by a...

James"Jim" W. Gilmore, Jr.

James"Jim" W. Gilmore, Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

James “Jim” W. Gilmore, 84, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James W., Sr. and Lottie (Jones) Gilmore. He married Cora L. Speacht. She preceded him in death in 1979. He is survived by a son, James “Jim” W. Gilmore, III and wife Heather of Altoona; two step-sons:...

Joan E. Myers

Joan E. Myers

Feb 21, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Myers (Jo), 94, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Elmcroft Senior Living Facility in Duncansville.

She was born in Altoona on December 7, 1926 daughter of the late Michael M. and Pearl (Pozorski) Abraham. Joan married Bert R. Myers on June 13, 1946 in Cumberland,...

Kaylee Kruise

Kaylee Kruise

Feb 12, 2021

Kaylee J. Kruise

  Kaylee J. Kruise, 11, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 12, 2021, at her home after a courageous 2 ½ year, battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona on December 23, 2009, a daughter of Richard J., III and Melissa D. (Mathers) Kruise.

  She is survived by her parents of Altoona,...

Robert McMasters

Robert McMasters

Feb 7, 2021

Robert F. McMasters

January 25, 1933  --  February 7, 2021

 

  Robert F. McMasters, 88, Hollidaysburg, died Sunday morning, February 7, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.  He was born January 25, 1933, in Greenwood, Altoona, a son of the late Charles Henry and Ester (Walker) McMasters.  He was twice married, first to Patricia L. Blair, who died...

Gerald Stevens

Gerald Stevens

Jan 27, 2021

Arthur Gerald (Jerry) Stevens 08/19/1928 -- 01/27/2021 Arthur Gerald (Jerry) Stevens, 92, Antis Twp, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning at UPMC-Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Charles A. and Beatrice Pearl (Mathes) Stevens. He married Shirley Sommer on June 20, 1948, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, of more...

Mary J. Repko

Mary J. Repko

Jan 26, 2021

Mary J. Repko, 93, went to her eternal reward at Garvey Manor.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late David L. and Mary (Horvath) Bartlebaugh.  She married Earl G. Repko on September 18, 1948, in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata.  He preceded her in death on December 4, 2001.

Surviving are 5 sons, Ronald G., Robert M....

Thomas J. Kutruff

Thomas J. Kutruff

Jan 14, 2021

Thomas J. Kutruff, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon.  He was blessed to be at the home he loved, with family there with him.   Tom was born on June 18, 1936, in Altoona, son of the late Ralph and Lenora (Gill) Kutruff.  He grew up on Asbury Lane and resided there his entire life.

Surviving is...

Walter Glenn DeArmitt, Jr.

Walter Glenn DeArmitt, Jr.

Jan 6, 2021

Walter G. DeArmitt, Jr. October 29, 1957 -- January 6, 2021 Walter G. DeArmitt, Jr., 63, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at his home in Huntingdon after battling several illnesses. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Walter G., Sr. & Martha Jean (Wolfe) DeArmitt. Surviving are two sisters; Trudy...

Frank Ake

Frank Ake

Jan 1, 2021

  Frank C. Ake, 91, Altoona, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at UPMC-Altoona following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clifford E. & Audrey (Gibboney) Ake.  He married Dolores J. Lockard on May 28, 1954 in Altoona.  She preceded him in death on November 26, 2013.

  Surviving are three children; Cynthia A. Rabold...

Christine L. Simpson

Christine L. Simpson

Dec 31, 2020

Christine L. Simpson, 75, of Altoona, passed away on New Year’s Eve at UPMC, Altoona, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Christopher and Fanny Ravinia (James) McConnell. She married Richard P. Simpson on November 15, 1988, in Altoona. Christine is survived by her husband and two sons, Samuel R. Merritts, Jr., and...

Janice R. Johnson

Janice R. Johnson

Dec 25, 2020

Janice R. Johnson, 66, of Altoona, passed away on Christmas Day, at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Berwick, a daughter of the late John Paul and Evelyn Glade (Frank) Taylor. She married James L. Johnson on May 11, 1974, in Altoona. Janice is survived by her husband; one son, Jason P. (Lauren); her mother E. Glade Taylor, of York,...

Richard Dale Brehman

Richard Dale Brehman

Dec 25, 2020

Richard Dale Brehman June 7, 1929 -- December 25, 2020 Richard Dale Brehman, 91, Altoona, died Christmas day at Elmcroft of Altoona. He was born in Williamsburg, PA, a son of the late George E. and Ethel (Acker) Brehman. He married Shirley Mae Biddle on September 2, 1949 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2003. He...

Mary Jane Kingsbury

Mary Jane Kingsbury

Dec 24, 2020

Mary Jane Kingsbury, 96, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Christmas Eve at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Manheim RD, PA, a daughter of the late Harrison Berkenbine and Ida (Lutz) Long. She married Daniel H. Kingsbury on July 11, 1947, in Landisville, Lancaster County, PA. He preceded her in death in February...

Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith

Dec 19, 2020

  Doris Jean Estep Smith, 87, Altoona, died Saturday morning, December 19th, following an extended illness.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Franklin Streightiff & Grace Edna (Mohler).

  She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Aseltyne of Sarasota, Florida and Barbara E. Socks of Waynesboro, PA, one son; Donald Roy Estep of Altoona, three grandchildren...

Lynn Wilcosky

Lynn Wilcosky

Dec 18, 2020

Lynn Marie (Dickey) Wilcosky, 71, Greensburg, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was the wife of Ray Wilcosky, with whom she shared thirty eight (38) wonderful years of marriage.

Lynn was born in Fort Meade, Maryland. She was the daughter of William R. and Viola (Cuddles) P. Dickey. She graduated from Altoona High School...

Gayla Jolinda Clark

Gayla Jolinda Clark

Dec 16, 2020

Gayla Jolinda Clark,74, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Delbert Arthur Clark, Jr. and Elizabeth Rita (Mills) Clark. She is survived by her sister Cheri L. Clark in Oakland, California. Gayla graduated from Altoona Area High School and attended First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. There will be no viewing...

Dorothy J. Sands

Dorothy J. Sands

Dec 14, 2020

Dorothy Jean Sands was a sweet, caring, loving daughter, wife, mother “sister”, Grandmother, aunt and friend. She left this world and went to heaven on Monday, December 14th after having acquired the COVID 19 virus and following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dorothy was born to Benjamin Franklin Weber and Catherine Uldene (Moffitt) Weber on December 20, 1932. After...

Grace Veloz Johns

Grace Veloz Johns

Dec 12, 2020

Grace Veloz Johns, 92, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Epifanio and Josephine (Reynosa) Veloz. She is survived by a daughter, Carole MacVicar of Pittsburgh; a son, Norman Johns of Altoona; and two sisters: Shirley Ecker of Florida and Joanne Veloz of Altoona. She was preceded...

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