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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Roger Lee Dodson

Roger Lee Dodson

Mar 19, 2023

Roger Lee Dodson, 68, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Robert and Darlene (Eicher) Dodson. On February 14, 1981, he married Beth A. Rice.

In addition to his wife, Beth, of 42 years; he is survived by three children: Brandon Dodson and wife Kara...

Pauline Corrigan Price

Pauline Corrigan Price

Mar 16, 2023

Pauline Corrigan Price, 93, Fayetteville, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at Paramount Senior Living. 

She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Peter Corrigan and Nettie Pauline Schorner. 

She is survived by four children: Todd Price and Dyane Hummel of Waynesboro, PA, Kent and Wyline Price of Hamilton, MT, Tracey A. Price of Edgewater, MD and...

Cyril Mathieu

Cyril Mathieu

Mar 15, 2023

Pete Mathieu, 80, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Wesley Mathieu and Audrey Mills. On May 15, 1982, he married Christine Mathieu (Leaper). He and his wife retried to Sun City Center Florida in 2013 until their move back to Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his wife;...

Timothy Stetser

Timothy Stetser

Mar 14, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Stetser, 52, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in York, PA, son of the late Rev. Harry G. and Elaine (Schrantz) Stetser. On November 9, 1991, he married high school sweetheart, Linda Norris. Surviving are his wife, Linda, of 31 years; a daughter, Alyssa, who was his pride...

Charles David Jarrett

Charles David Jarrett

Mar 2, 2023

Charlies David “Red” Jarrett, 87, Duncansville, passed away at the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home early Thursday morning. He was born in Detroit, MI, son of the late Charles and Justine (Haines) Jarrett. On November 4, 1959, he married Doris M. Phelan. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2021. He is survived by three children: Pamela Holland (Keith) of Altoona,...

Bonnie Sue Baker Plowman

Bonnie Sue Baker Plowman

Mar 1, 2023

Bonnie Sue Baker Plowman, 74, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Philipsburg, daughter of the late Robert Glenn, Sr. and Betty Sue (Hand) Baker. She was twice married. She married Dale Smith, who preceded her in death. She later married Ellis Plowman, who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons: Dale Baker,...

Bernard "Bernie" Ross Campbell

Bernard "Bernie" Ross Campbell

Feb 26, 2023

Bernard Ross “Bernie” Campbell, 88, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ early Sunday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William M. and Esther Chloe (McConahy) Campbell. On June 21, 1958, he married Dolores L. Graf in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Dolores, of nearly 65 years; he is...

Joy Soliday-Arend

Joy Soliday-Arend

Feb 24, 2023

Joy Lynn Soliday-Arend, age 63, of Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. Joy was born on August 20, 1959, in Everett, Pennsylvania. She graduated summa cum laude from Mount Aloysius College in 1982, where she earned an associates degree in nursing. She worked as a critical care registered nurse, and she kept her passion for medicine long after she...

Linda S. Berkey

Linda S. Berkey

Feb 16, 2023

Linda S. Berkey, 74, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on February 16, 2023.  She was born in Altoona on August 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Yon) Jones.  She married the late Robert Berkey on August 2, 1977.  He preceded her in death on April 12, 2005.

Surviving are two daughters;...

Sarah Ann Markel

Sarah Ann Markel

Feb 16, 2023

Sarah Ann Markel, 90, of Watsontown, PA, formerly of Beaver Springs, PA, went home to live with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Watsontown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Thursday evening.

She was born in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Wynn and Lola (Spencer) Gearhart. She married William H. Markel on April 18, 1964, in Altoona. He preceded her...

Nelson Leroy Radel

Nelson Leroy Radel

Feb 11, 2023

Nelson Leroy “Hank” Radel, 96, Altoona, passed away Saturday at the Celebration Villa of Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Arvella LaRue (Lafferty) Radel. On June 7, 1950, he married Helen Elizabeth Mock in Maryland. She preceded him in death in December of 1995. He is survived by a son, Nelson Larry Radel and...

Carol Ann Marks

Carol Ann Marks

Feb 10, 2023

Carol Ann Marks, 87, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Norris) Foose. She married Norman L. Marks on June 23, 1956 in Juniata. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2012.

Carol is survived by a son, Jeffrey Marks of Altoona; a sister, Dorothea in Virginia;...

David Robert Gracey, Jr.

David Robert Gracey, Jr.

Feb 5, 2023

David R. Gracey, Jr., 44, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon.

He was born in Altoona, son of David Robert, Sr. and Deborah Ann (Gunsallus) Gracey. On July 3, 2010, he married Amanda A. Ott.

In addition to his wife, Amanda, of 12 years; he is survived by his mother, Deborah; mother-in-law, Mary K. Ott; five children: Gavin C. Harding and...

Patricia A. Hatch

Patricia A. Hatch

Feb 3, 2023

Patricia (Patty) Hatch, 95, was welcomed into Glory on Friday, February 3rd, 2023.

Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of Gordon and Margaret Mc Quillan.

She was married to her husband Durwood, on March 16, 1951.

Patty is survived by her son, Keith (Mary), daughter Amy (Gary), 3 grandchildren, Ben (Sarah), Ryan and Emily (Dondray), 2 great-grandchildren, Elliana and...

Gordon J. Condon

Gordon J. Condon

Jan 27, 2023

Gordon J. “Skip” Condon, 87, Altoona, passed away peacefully, Friday, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roland K. and Ruth (Botteicher) Condon. On August 31, 1957, he married Barbara A. Willnecker.

In addition to his wife of 65 years; he is survived by three children: Doran J. Condon of Mechanicsburg,...

Merrill C Troxell

Merrill C Troxell

Jan 23, 2023

Merill C. Troxell, 86, Altoona, passed away Monday evening surrounded by his family.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert C. and Verna E. (Coy) Troxell. On August 3, 1957, he married Rose Mayernick at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rose, of 65 years; a son, Ronald Troxell (Crystal) of Tyrone; two...

Gerilyn M. Lind

Gerilyn M. Lind

Jan 23, 2023

Gerilyn M. (Burris) Lind, 93, Lexington, SC, formerly of Kissimmee, FL, Maryville, TN and Altoona, passed away Monday evening in South Carolina.

She was born in Butler, PA, daughter of the late John W. and Bernice (Moore) Burris. On October 14, 1950, she married Herbert A. Lind in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1987.

She...

Alice M. Walk

Alice M. Walk

Jan 22, 2023

Alice M. Walk, 98, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Stull) McMullen. On September 5, 1939, she married Henry W. Walk, Sr. in Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1983. She is survived by three children: Henry W. Walk, Jr. (Jackie)...

Beverly R. Cox

Beverly R. Cox

Jan 20, 2023

Beverly Ruth (Figart) (Cruscial) Cox passed peacefully Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona daughter of Paul Warren and Ada May (Hammond) Figart. She was preceded in death by husband Stanley Cruscial (1999) and Emmert Cox (2012) and siblings Paul, Bud, Betty Harris, and Margaret Schalles. She is survived by 2 children Linda Elvey of Altoona and...

Ruth L. Williams

Ruth L. Williams

Jan 17, 2023

Ruth L. Williams, 88, Melbourne Beach, FL, formerly of Altoona, PA, passed away Tuesday at her home. 

She was born in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late Clarence and Olive M. (Sunderland) Albright. On May 14, 1969, she married Gilbert R. Williams, Jr. in Altoona, PA. He preceded her in death on October 8, 2007. 

Ruth is survived by a...

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