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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Alvetta M. Kearns
Sep 13, 2026
Alvetta M. Kearns, 99, Altoona, passed away Sunday at her home.
She was born in Chest Township, daughter of the late Crawford and Dora (Hazelton) Frailey.
On May 1, 1948, she married Bernard Kearns at St. Basil the Great Parish. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2010.
Alvetta is survived by two daughters: Patricia Fleming (Lewis) of Altoona and Susan Knepp...
John Charles Milford
Sep 9, 2026
John Charles Milford, 77, Altoona, formerly of Skaneateles, NY, passed away early Wednesday morning at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Auburn, NY, son of the late Robert Stillwell and Frances (Shapley) Milford.
He is survived by a son, Christopher Milford and his wife Laura of Altoona; and three sisters: Ann Ade of Mebane, NC, Jane Cooney of Skaneateles,...
Judith "Judy" Johnson
Sep 2, 2026
Judith “Judy” Johnson, 67, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Francis Moses.
On September 28, 1996, she married her beloved husband, Rick Johnson, in Altoona. Together, they shared nearly 30 years of marriage.
In addition to her husband, Rick, Judy is survived by her two sons, Nicholas Johnson...
Doris Grimm
Aug 31, 2026
Doris M. Grimm, 100, went to be with her Lord on Monday.
She was born in Newry, the daughter of the late William J. and Julia (Claar) Holland.
On May 10, 1947, she married Jack W. Grimm in Virginia. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2018.
Doris is survived by her children, Dawn Remtema (Arnie) of Colorado Springs, CO; Rex Grimm...
Lori Crownover
Aug 31, 2026
Lori Crownover, 64, of Hollidaysburg, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, whom she loved and faithfully served, on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Lori was born April 21, 1962, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, to Frank E. Creighton and Nancy J. Creighton of Altoona, Pennsylvania. From an early age and throughout her life, Lori sought to know...
Lawrence D. Carter
Aug 30, 2026
Lawrence D. “Larry” Carter, 80, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William L. and Shirley J. (Boland) Carter.
On October 9, 1966, he married Nancy J. Jones at Smith Corners Mennonite Church, RD East Freedom. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Larry is survived by two daughters, Jessica B. Carter...
Stanley A. Nagle
Aug 22, 2026
Stanley A. Nagle, 67, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Duane and Ruth (Erickson) Nagle.
He is survived by his close friend, Elizabeth Nagle; a brother, Duane Nagle (Karen); nieces and nephews: Duane Nagle (Heather), Jeremy Nagle, Brandon Nagle (Tineisha), Amanda Nagle (Tim Hart); four great nephews and one great niece. He...
Timothy McCaulley
Aug 15, 2026
Timothy McCaulley, 81, Altoona, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning.
He was born in Wilmington Delaware, son of the late Frances A. and Martha E. (Rabold) McCaulley.
On May 28, 1966, he married Marsha K. Menchio at Grace Methodist Church. Together, they shared 60 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family and countless cherished memories.
He is survived by his...
Eugene E. Mann, Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
Eugene E. Mann, Jr., 83, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene and Bertha I. (Finnegan) Mann.
He is survived by his sisters: Rosella Nicodemus of Altoona and Barbara Bower of Lock Haven. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William Mann.
Eugene served...
John M. Hazlett
Aug 6, 2026
John M. Hazlett, 90, of Altoona, peacefully departed this life on Thursday to be reunited with his Lord and Savior. Born in Johnstown, he was the cherished son of the late Paul and Pearl (Ritchey) Hazlett.
In February of 1960, John united in marriage with Alma Darlene Grove, sharing 66 years of love and companionship. She preceded him in death on...
Todd Joseph Hild
Aug 1, 2026
Todd Joseph Hild, 61, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of Mel and Donna (Parsons) Hild.
He is survived by his mother, Donna; his beloved wife, Colleen Dublin; a son, Damien Hild; and a large loving extended family-Tyler Rhine, Adam Rhine, Khloie, Addison, Amelia, Elias and Theoadora Rhine.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Georgia C. Kuhn
Aug 1, 2026
Georgia C. Kuhn, 81, of Altoona, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Garvey Manor.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Henry and A. Margaret (Irvine) Foster.
Georgia is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Terza and her husband, Joe, of Altoona; her son, Christian Kuhn and his wife, Phikoolta, of Ewing, N.J.; and her two beloved grandsons, Joshua...
Raymond C. Nebgen
Jul 25, 2026
Raymond C. Nebgen, 89, of Altoona, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Ralph and Anna Louise (Stitzell) Nebgen.
On April 26, 1975, he married the love of his life, Susan C. Rinehart, with whom he shared more than 51 years of marriage filled with love,...
Margaret Lantzer
Jul 23, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Lantzer, 78, of Tyrone, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday.
Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Gertrude Ann (Hepburn) Lantzer.
Peggy is survived by her brother, Thomas Lantzer and his wife, Victoria, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; her nieces, Melissa Lantzer Burks (Joseph) and Jennifer Lantzer; her great-nephew, Drew Burks; and...
Deborah Joy Ross
Jul 20, 2026
Deborah Joy Ross, 73, Altoona, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Mae (Warrender) Luciano.
On August 28, 1971, she married Ronald R. Ross in Altoona.
In addition to her husband, Ronald; she is survived by a daughter, Tammy Shaw (Kerry) of Altoona; a son, Ronnie Ross of...
Patricia Ann Caldwell
Jul 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Caldwell 90, was called to her eternal home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1936, to Charles and Vincey Burnworth in Connellsville. She was the oldest of four siblings.
On January 6, 1956, she married Baxter Caldwell. They shared a long and happy life serving the Lord and living in his blessings. Patty was...
James Bernard Robinson
Jun 26, 2026
James Bernard “Bernie” Robinson, 78, Altoona, died Friday night at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late James E. and Helen L. (Olson) Robinson. On Aug. 23, 1969, he married Debby S. Jodon in Altoona.
Surviving is his wife of almost 57 years, Debby; two sons, Trevor Robinson (Darci) and Derek Robinson (An); a daughter,...
Clare Ann Troutman
Jun 25, 2026
Clare Ann Troutman, 71, Altoona, died at her home Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born June 6, 1955, in Altoona, a daughter of the late George F. Troutman, Sr and Marjorie J. (Kern) Troutman.
Surviving is one brother, George Jr., and three sisters, Janet Stahlnecker, June Gates, Sheila Spreitzer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her...
John James Stoy
Jun 17, 2026
John James Stoy, Sr., 87, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center.
He was born on October 10, 1938 in Ashville, the son of the late Clarence, Sr. and Florence (Holland) Stoy.
He married Marian L. Crawford on January 30, 1965 in Winchester Virginia. She preceded him in death on July 10, 1992. He was also...
M. Joyce Law
Jun 15, 2026
Mary Joyce Law, 89, of Altoona, peacefully passed away on Monday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.
Born in Altoona, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Pearl (Wolf) Johnson. Joyce was married twice, first to William Samuelson and later to Ed Law, who preceded her in death in 2004.
She is remembered by her two sons, Bill Samuelson and...
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