Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Michael Kilmer
Nov 25, 2017
Michael Kilmer, 77, Altoona, died Saturday at his home. he was born in Jamestown, NY, son of the late LeRoy and Doris (Cole) Kilmer.He married Judith Clinich , who preceded him in death in 1998.After high school, Michael immediately entered the United States Navy, serving for four years. He completed his service and was married, settling in Altoona where he...
Harold B. Thompson
Nov 25, 2017
Harold B. Thompson, 74, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday November 25th.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Arlie and Margie (Kuhn) Thompson. His father Arlie was killed in action during World War II when Harold was just a baby. His mother, Margie later married Richard Burket who raised Harold and his sister as his...
Lela M Hileman
Nov 23, 2017
Lela M. Hileman, 90, Maybrook Hills, Atoona, passed away Thursday at the home.She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Adrian and Bessie (Stump) Ross. On May 22, 1948, she married Andrew Fredrick Hileman. He preceded her in death in 1975.Surviving are five children: Linda Fetterhoof (Gary), Claudia Mundorff, Barb Shay (Jeff), Fred Hileman (Barb), and Karen Hileman; nine grandchildren: Freddy,...
Donna Marie Treese
Nov 22, 2017
Donna Marie Treese, 69, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning, after a brief illness, at her home.She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James N. and Ann (Yusko) Dominick. On September 16, 1972 at St. Mark’s Church, Altoona, she married Steven Ray Treese. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2016.She is survived by a daughter, Amber...
Richard W. Brubaker
Nov 20, 2017
Richard W. Brubaker, “Dick”, 79, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert and Vada (Saudrus) Brubaker. On July 22, 1956, he married Donna Jean Runk in Altoona.In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by two children: Richard A. “Rick” Brubaker and wife Rebecca of Ohiopyle,...
Alan Craig Yohn
Nov 19, 2017
Alan Craig Yohn, 69, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert and Ruth (Crabtree) Yohn. In 1986, he married Patricia “Patty” Siebert in Altoona.In addition to his wife of 31 years, he is survived by three children: Brian Elliott (Anita) of Sinking Valley, Linda Elliott of Altoona, and Donna...
Lewis Williams, Jr.
Nov 13, 2017
Lewis S. Williams, Jr., 69, Altoona, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at his home. He was born in Altoona on December 22, 1947. He married Margaret Grace and she preceded him in death on December 5, 2015. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Williams, Tammy Crissey and Teresa Moore, one grandson, Julian Perini, three granddaughters, Victoria, Veronica and Natasha, two brothers,...
Edna Mae Booterbaugh
Nov 12, 2017
Edna Mae Booterbaugh, 74, Tyrone, passed away Sunday evening at her home.She was born in Frugality, PA, a daughter of the late Ira and Samantha (Vaughn) Booterbaugh.Edna is survived by her nephew, Francis A. Booterbaugh, Jr. and his fiancé, Vie Weld of Altoona; her best friend, Eileen Colangelo of Tyrone, and her beloved dog, Lady.She was preceded in death by...
Randy Graham
Nov 9, 2017
Randy Gordon Graham, 60, Altoona, died Thursday morning, November 9, 2017, at UPMC-Altoona, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Kenneth Gordon Graham and Dorothy Marian (Roddey) Terry. Surviving are three sons, Zane Graham of Cape Coral, Florida, Justin Graham and Mason Graham, both of Altoona. He had been employed by the Panda Bar and the...
Eileen Louise Shawley
Nov 5, 2017
Eileen Louise Shawley, 57, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at her home.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lewis Field and Joan Russell. On October 22, 1982, she married William Robert Shawley, Jr. in Altoona.In addition to her husband of 35 years, she is survived by her step-mother, Marlene Field of Altoona; two sons: William Robert, III...
Vonda L. Dellape
Nov 2, 2017
Vonda Lee Dellape, 77, of Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at Maybrooke Hills, Altoona. She was born in Dean, daughter of the late Walter and Alverta Judd. She married John Dellape November 22, 1962 in Bellwood, PA.
Vonda was a homemaker. She had previously worked as a secretary at the A&P offices in Altoona, and also preparing hoagies...
David C Gainvors
Oct 30, 2017
David C. Gainvors, 61, Marion, Iowa, died October 30, 2017, at St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Amile and Florence (Samuels) Gainvors. He married Rosemary H. Helsel February 14, 1974 in Altoona.
Surviving is his wife Rosemary; one son David Gainvors, II, of Iowa, a daughter Christy Gainvors of Alabama, step-daughter...
Clyde Barr
Oct 23, 2017
Clyde "J.R." H. Barr Jr., of Altoona, PA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 23, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born one of seven children to the late Clyde H. and Mary I. (Thomas) Barr, Sr. in Blandburg, PA, on July 24, 1933. He was a 1951 graduate of...
Thomas A. Campbell
Oct 22, 2017
Thomas A. Campbell, 55, Altoona, died Sunday at the Fulton County Medical Center, following a tragic motorcycle accident near McConnelsburg.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert M. and Maryann (Steele) Campbell. He married Shelda Risbon on May 12, 1984 at the Ward Avenue Presbyterian Church in Altoona.He is survived by his wife, Shelda; one daughter, Brittany...
James E. Settlemyer
Oct 19, 2017
James E. Settlemyer, 60, Brockport, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert Settlemyer and Sarah (Geist) Settlemyer-Hockenberry. On October 5, 1979, he married Carrie Ann Brothers in Altoona.In addition to his loving wife of 38 years, he is survived by two sons: Brandon...
Donald E. Kruise
Oct 5, 2017
Donald E. “Don” Kruise, 84, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Kibler) Kruise.Don is survived by his fiancé, Sue Snyder of Hollidaysburg; two daughters: Judy Crisafulli and husband Paul of Ocala, FL and Donna McIntire of Green Acres, FL; a son, Walter Paul Carothers...
Donald E. Plempel, Jr.
Oct 4, 2017
Donald E. Plempel, Jr., 78, Tipton, passed away early Wednesday morning at his home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Donald E., Sr. and Mary Grace (Laws) Plempel. On November 19, 2001, he married Donna Phillips.Donald is survived by his wife; two sons: Mike of Womelsdorf, PA and Rick of Robesonia, PA; three grandchildren: Ashley Moore and...
Andy D Dick
Oct 2, 2017
Andrew David Dick, 38, Altoona, was taken home to be with the Lord on Monday. As Andy struggled with both depression and addiction that altered his adult life in a myriad of heart breaking ways, he also persevered and battled fiercely, always holding out hope that he would overcome by God’s grace. Though to some, it may appear he lost...
Sharon L. "Bunny" Bartlebaugh
Sep 28, 2017
Sharon L. “Bunny” (Weyer) Bartlebaugh, daughter of the late Alvin L. and Henrietta E. (Betz) Weyer, was born on May 22, 1947 in Altoona, PA. She was given the nickname “Bunny” by her mother when she was just a baby and it stayed with her all her life.Bunny was united in Holy matrimony with David Paul Bartlebaugh, on May 18,...
Laurita Robison
Sep 23, 2017
Laurita M. Robison, 87, Duncansville, died peacefully Saturday night at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Frank A. and S. Kathryn (Duck) McKinney. She married Carl A. Robison on July 2, 1953, in Juniata. Surviving are her husband Carl, of more than 64 years; four sons: Barry C. Robison and...