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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Tighe Joseph Williams

Tighe Joseph Williams

Jun 29, 2024

Tighe Joseph Williams, 48, Juniata, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at UPMC-Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, a son of Richard A. & Cheryl Ann (Boslet) Williams.

Surviving are his parents of Juniata; a daughter, Brianna Williams of New Paris, PA; and siblings: Richie Williams (Cathy) of Canonsburg, Lonnie Williams (Christa) of Altoona, Darren Williams (Matthew)...

Norman Frederick Goetz

Norman Frederick Goetz

Jun 28, 2024

Norman Frederick Goetz, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona.

He married Judy Shiffler. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2010.

He is survived by five children: Jeff Goetz (Louise) of Houston, TX, Doug Bane (Michelle) of Frederick, MD, William Bane (Roni) of Boonsboro, MD, Jennifer Nickodam (Roger) of Kings Port, TN and Scott...

Richard L. McClain

Richard L. McClain

Jun 27, 2024

Richard L. McClain, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Robert L. and Ruth L. (Nicodemus) McClain.

On May 8, 1967, he married Sharon A. Smith in Beaufort, S.C.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years; a son, Timothy N. (Cathy) of Wilmington, N.C.; a daughter,...

R. Bruce Brumbaugh

R. Bruce Brumbaugh

Jun 24, 2024

R. Bruce Brumbaugh, 92, Altoona, died Monday evening at his home. He was born January 16, 1932 at Hilltop, Lakemont, son of Roy E. and Mary (Books) Brumbaugh. He married Patricia L. Gery on June 22, 1963 in Harrisburg.

Bruce was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, Princeton University and Dickinson School of Law and was admitted to the practice of...

Lois Jean Gutshall

Lois Jean Gutshall

Jun 23, 2024

Lois Jean Gutshall, 84, Altoona, passed away Sunday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick Wayne and Margaretta B. (Schmidt) Perry.

On May 19, 1962, she married Thomas S. Gutshall in Altoona.

In addition to her husband, Thomas; she is survived by a son, Thomas R. Gutshall (Lisa) of Altoona; a grandson, Joshua; a...

Christine Louise Mathieu

Christine Louise Mathieu

Jun 22, 2024

Christine Louise (Leaper) Mathieu, 77, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Graystone Manor.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roscoe and Lelia Leaper.

On May 15, 1982, she married Cyril Mathieu in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2023. Chris and her husband retired to Sun City Center, Florida in 2013 until their move back to Pennsylvania.

She...

M. Carol Rhodes

M. Carol Rhodes

Jun 18, 2024

Margaret Carol Rhodes, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Albert B. and Margaret (Figart) Schalles.

She married Harry Richard Rhodes on March 23,1963. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by a sister, Colleen Shives (Robert); a brother, Albert L. Schalles (Judy); nieces: Kimberly Trostle (Daniel Himes, Jr.) and Heather Schalles;...

Donna Gail Scherden

Donna Gail Scherden

Jun 15, 2024

Donna Gail Scherden, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry Fay and Mabel (Heaton) Harvey.

She married James W. Scherden in 1958 in Winchester. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2007.

She is survived by four children: James M. Scherden (Shelley) in Altoona, Jeffrey A. Scherden (Cathy) in...

Sharon Isabelle Brunner

Sharon Isabelle Brunner

Jun 3, 2024

Sharon Isabelle Brunner, 62, Altoona, passed away Monday.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Emory and Margaret (Hartz) Fetter.

She is survived by four children: Katrina Brunner, Charles Brunner, Jr., Jessica Cronmiller (William) and Aden Conrad; all of Altoona; grandchildren: Delilah, Braxton, Lincoln and Killian Brunner and Bailey, Cyrus, Alius and Rexlynn Cronmiller; and siblings: Jackie, Linda, Emory, Jr....

Deatra Christine Walters

Deatra Christine Walters

Jun 1, 2024

Deatra Christine Walters, 80, Henderson, NV, formerly of Altoona, passed Saturday in Nevada.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel E. and Hazel Florine (St Claire) Wike.

On June 16, 1962, she married Vincent L. Walters in Juniata.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Lonnie Walters (Jeannie) of Altoona, Erin Koiso (Hiro) in Henderson, NV...

Michael James Boone

Michael James Boone

Jun 1, 2024

 Michael James Boone, 59, Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly Saturday.He was born in Altoona, son of James and Barbara (Fontanella) Boone.In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Kassie Mowry of Dublin, TX; a son, Evan Boone of Tyrone; brothers: Dan Boone and wife Janice of Tyrone; Brian Boone and wife Dana of South Carolina and John Boone and...

Toni A. Torres Ramirez

Toni A. Torres Ramirez

May 28, 2024

Toni A. Torres Ramirez, Altoona, passed away Tuesday.

He was born in El Salvador, son of Antonio Torres and Sonia A. Ramirez.

On June 25, 2019, he married Telma Esperanza who survives him.

Toni owned Torres Used Tires.

No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.

Louise B. Marshman

Louise B. Marshman

May 27, 2024

Louise. B. Marshman, “Weezie”, 99, Altoona, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John A., Sr. and Anna M. (Spiefogle) Sigrist. On June 2, 1945, she married Strode E. Marshman in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2001.

She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca A. Marshman...

Alice C. Walters

Alice C. Walters

May 27, 2024

Alice C. Walters, 97, Johnstown, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at Arbutus Park Manor in Johnstown. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Catherine (Allen) Wilson.She is survived by a daughter, Jean Arcurio and husband, George, of Johnstown; and a grandson, Joseph Arcurio and fiance, Katelin, in South Carolina.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Anna May McIntire

Anna May McIntire

May 18, 2024

Anna May McIntire, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Reeseman) Nebelski.

On February 27, 1960, she married James Thomas McIntire. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2007.

She is survived by four children: Diana Shaffer (Bill), Jim McIntire (Lisa), Patrick McIntire and Tom McIntire (Nickie), all of...

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...

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