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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Donna Jean Pruyn

Donna Jean Pruyn

May 12, 2024

Donna Jean Pruyn, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Dodson) Ritchey.

On May 2, 1958, she married Frank Walter Pruyn at Jones Swamp Holiness Church in Walterboro, SC.

In addition to her husband of 66 years; she is survived by a son, Frank Walter Pruyn, Jr. of Altoona; two...

Gary Kimmel

Gary Kimmel

May 8, 2024

Gary D. Kimmel, 82, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday.

 He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Ross and Mildred (Burket) Kimmel.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra J. (Rhoades) Peterman Kimmel, of 42 years; children: Doug Kimmel (Mark), Annette Morris (David), Chris Smith, Brad Peterman (Nannett) and Alfred Peterman; grandchildren: Michael, Timmy, Seth (Ashley), Travis (Alli) and Breonna;...

Gerald Stephen Wagner, Jr.

Gerald Stephen Wagner, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Gerald “Steve” Stephen Wagner, Jr., 75, Bellwood, passed away Friday evening at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gerald, Sr. and Madeline (Corbin) Wagner.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of 39 years; two daughters, Jennifer Fye (Doug) of Altoona and Jessica Reehl (Eric Baith) and grandchildren: Jaymes, Alicia and Lincoln Baith, all in Florida; a...

Fred F. Putt, Jr.

Fred F. Putt, Jr.

Apr 21, 2024

Fred F. Putt, Jr., 79, Altoona, passed away Sunday, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born in Indiana, PA, son of the late Fred F. and Kathryn (Nichols) Putt. On July 29, 1967, he married Susan Miller.

In addition to his wife, Susan; he is survived by a son, Kevin A. Putt (Dayna) of Tyrone; a...

Robert Ickes

Robert Ickes

Apr 12, 2024

Robert L. Ickes, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son the late Robert W. and Frances R. (Snowberger) Ickes.

On November 17, 1956, he married Nancy E. Wilt.

In addition to his wife; he is survived by a daughter, Becky S. Ickes of Altoona; a son, Randy J. Ickes (Beth) in Garland, TX; grandchildren: Michael...

Jack Norman Neff

Jack Norman Neff

Apr 12, 2024

Jack Norman Neff, 85, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman and Esther (Horner) Neff.

On November 25, 1957, he married Linda John in Winchester, VA.

In addition to his wife, Linda, of 66 years; he is survived by four children: David J. Neff of Hollidaysburg, PA, Matthew J. Neff (Tricia) of Apex,...

Rebecca Ann Peterman

Rebecca Ann Peterman

Apr 9, 2024

Rebecca Ann Peterman, 69, Altoona, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness with PAD and diabetes.

 She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Arthur William, Jr. and Kathleen Janet (Reid) Peterman.

 She is survived by four siblings: Kathie L. Smith (Gary) of East Freedom, Stephen R. Peterman and Jane Peterman, both of Altoona; and Arthur William, III (Shelly)...

Ralph K. Van Ormer, Jr.

Ralph K. Van Ormer, Jr.

Apr 5, 2024

Ralph K. Van Ormer, Jr., 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on early Friday morning, April 5, 2024 from a heart attack.

 He was born in Altoona on July 28, 1955, son of the late Ralph K., Sr. and Mary (Clapper) Van Ormer.

 On July 27, 1991, Ralph married Linda K. (Tuskovich) Van Ormer at Riggles Gap Bible...

Gerald L. Brown, Sr.

Gerald L. Brown, Sr.

Mar 29, 2024

Gerald L. Brown, 77, Elmira, NY passed away at his home.He was born in Horseheads, NY, son of the late Clarence and Vivian (Umstead) Brown.On February 14, 1970, he married Linda Sue Kaylor in Ft. Belvior, VA. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2006.Gerald is survived by two sons: Gerald, Jr. and wife Andrea El Abbasy of Raleigh,...

Audrey R. Wilt

Audrey R. Wilt

Mar 24, 2024

Audrey R. Wilt, 84, Altoona, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Sunday.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Beck) Stehley.

She is survived by eight children: Beth McCale of Altoona, Tonda McElhinney of Tyrone, Penny McCracken of Bellwood, Helen Woodcock of Altoona, Wendy Lotfi in Cary, NC, Dianne Patterson of Bellwood, David Wilt of Tyrone and Randy...

Dalene E Horton

Dalene E Horton

Mar 20, 2024

Mrs. Dalene E. Horton, 89, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Avalon Road, and Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the nursing home.

She was born April 27, 1934 in Altoona, a daughter of Charles F. and Alice (Maurer) Holton.

She married William R. Horton in 1953 and...

Joseph A. Basile

Joseph A. Basile

Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Joseph A. Basile, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning surrounded by his beloved family.

 He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Anthony J. and Edith (DiGiacobbe) Basile.

 On May 10, 1997, he married Carole L. Dean at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

 In addition to his wife Carole; he is survived by a brother, Barry A Basile...

Patricia Anne Tatsch

Patricia Anne Tatsch

Mar 17, 2024

Patricia Anne Tatsch, 71, Altoona, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Sunday. 

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred Robert and Marianna T. (Malone) Ashburn.

She is survived by three sons: John Lee Streightiff of Altoona, Daniel Matthew Streightiff and Jason Andrew Streightiff, both of Tyrone; numerous loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a sister, Diana Lardiari.

She was...

William T Carter

William T Carter

Mar 17, 2024

William T. Carter, 85, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. 

He was born in Altoona, son of the late LeRoy and Martha (Kreps) Carter.

On June 17, 1978, he married Carol L. Beckel in Altoona.

In addition to his wife, Carol, of 45 years; he is survived by three children: Jennifer Galanick (Joseph) of Sterling, VA, Thad Carter (Yvonne) of...

Paul H Luke

Paul H Luke

Mar 15, 2024

Paul H. Luke, 80, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. 

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul B. and Dora M. (Marlett) Luke.

On November 13, 1965, he married Sheridan A. “Sherry” Myers in Altoona.

In addition to his wife, Sherry; he is survived by three children: Eric H. Luke (Rachel) of San Diego, CA, Wendi Webb (Rich)...

M. Margaret Gutshall

M. Margaret Gutshall

Mar 8, 2024

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Gutshall, 98, of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday. She was born in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of the late Harry W. and Mary Ann (Benton) Crain.

She married Gerald J. Gutshall on Nov. 15, 1941, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24,...

David Ivan Summers

David Ivan Summers

Mar 6, 2024

David Ivan Summers, 77, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

 He was born in Altoona, son of the late Hazen L. and Ada G. (Rauchle) Summers.

 On August 15, 1970, he married Janet Irene Dickson at the Altoona Gospel Temple.

 In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Timothy Allen Summers of Altoona; grandchildren: Billie Jo...

Martha J Rickabaugh

Martha J Rickabaugh

Feb 28, 2024

Martha J. Rickabaugh, 84, Deltona, FL, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home in Florida.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jack Wm Corrigan, Sr. and Effie Hanna.

Martha was twice married. She married Charles L. Lafferty in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1993 after 36 years of marriage. She then married...

Florence M. Hammel

Florence M. Hammel

Feb 28, 2024



Florence Marie Hammel, 70, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Wilbert and Bessie (Shaw) Davinson. 

She is survived by a daughter, Sandra M. Burd and husband Michael of Altoona; grandchildren: Brittany Rogers, Michael Clinger (Daly), Brett Clinger (Amber Smith) and Harley Garman (Angelo); great grandchildren: Cameron Anderson, Drayden...

Marjorie A Krupa

Marjorie A Krupa

Feb 21, 2024

Marjorie A. (Fee) Krupa, died peacefully Wednesday in Williamsport. Originally from Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Franklin T. and Phyllis (Baker) Fee. She found a home in Lock Haven with her loving husband of 23 years, John T. Krupa Sr.

She was a proud graduate of Altoona Area High School Class of 1972 and Prunto’s Hair Design Institute...

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