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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Sandra Marie Ritchey Charles-Park
Nov 8, 2023
Sandra Marie Ritchey Charles Park, 66, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona due to natural causes.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George E. Ritchey, Sr. and Theresa Ann (Bidoli) Ritchey Pellegrino. She was twice married to Paul C. Charles III who preceded her death and Steven M. Park who preceded her in death.
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Dale Wayne Cogan
Oct 27, 2023
Dale Wayne Cogan, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald Lee and Violet (Thompson) Cogan.
He is survived by three sisters: Donna Quarry, LaRue Catherman and Roxanne Wertz; all of Altoona. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Dale enjoyed watching football, Nascar and playing cards.
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Oliver Perry Wance
Oct 21, 2023
Oliver Perry Wance, 89, Duncansville, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Ganister, PA, son of the late Harvey Harrison Eugene and Laura (Garrett) Wance.
He is survived by his wife, Emily; children: Mark Wance and wife Donna of Hanover, Debra Free of Phoenixville, and Diane Stinson and husband Mike of Blue Bell; stepsons: Andrew Epple and...
Gauge Andrew Frank
Oct 14, 2023
Gauge Andrew Frank, 21, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
Gauge will forever be cherished in the hearts of his parents: Aaron D. Frank and stepmother Angela and Rikki Ka (Holland) Anna and stepfather Andrew. He will also be missed by his fiancé, Adriana Kessler; siblings: Alyssa Anna, Devin Anna, Brandon Anna, Emmalee Claar, Karlee Frank and Samantha Frank; aunts and uncles:...
Bruce Allen Ralston
Sep 30, 2023
Bruce A. “Boots” Ralston, 86, Altoona, passed away at home on Saturday surrounded by his family.
He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Morrison C. and Therma (Kenyon) Ralston.
He is survived by his older brother, Morrison C. Ralston (Bud); two sons: Bruce Alan Ralston and George JC Ralston (Jill); eight grandchildren: Tiphanie, Zachary, Charles, Ian, Jessica, Joseph,...
Robert W. Hurley
Sep 16, 2023
Robert William Hurley, age 75, of Selinsgrove, PA passed away on September 16, 2023 at Selinsgrove Center. He was the son of the late Marian L. Grove of Middletown, PA. There are no immediate surviving relatives. Robert, a Presbyterian by faith, was a special person with a wonderful personality and loved by all who knew him.
Funeral arrangements will be...
Eric Wayne Wible
Sep 16, 2023
Eric Wayne Wible, 56, Altoona, passed away Saturday after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of Ronald James and Norma L. (Williams) Wible. On November 3, 1999, he married Cheryl D. Lyle in Altoona.
In addition to his wife of 23 years, he is survived by his mother, Norma; a son, Jeremi of...
Patricia L McIntire
Sep 14, 2023
Patricia L. McIntire, 59, Altoona, passed away Thursday.
She was born in Maryland, daughter of the late William and Irene Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Francis McIntire; two sons: Robert and Martin; and three sisters and a brother.
She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher.
Patricia formerly worked at the Central PA Humane Society and...
Judith Lee Claar
Sep 8, 2023
Judith Lee Claar, 84, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Baker) Wendle.
She married Samuel Claar who preceded her in death in February of 2022.
She is survived by a daughter, Julie Noel (Scott) of Altoona; a son, Gary Walter (Lisa) of Sproul; grandchildren: Amber, Alexis,...
June Ellaine Metz
Sep 8, 2023
June Metz, age 89, from Mill Creek, PA, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 8, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Juniata - Altoona with her twin brother Ralph, on June 4, 1934. Daughter of the late Charles M. and Miriam D. (Bossert) White. She married Thomas R. Metz on September 30, 1978, in Juniata at St. John's Lutheran...
James Raymond Ash
Sep 2, 2023
James Raymond Ash, 32, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of Edward B. Ash, Jr. and Rebecca Knipple.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca; and siblings: Victoria Gilliland, Heather Marshall, Edward B. Ash, III, Gary Westerwell and Todd Westerwell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.
There will be no public services.
Stephen J Boyles
Aug 28, 2023
Stephen Jeffery Boyles, born March 10th, 1958 was called home on August 28th,2023 to be with his Mother, Father, and Brother. Steve was the definition of unconditional love. He radiated kindness, compassion, and empathy for all who knew him, and to know him was to love him!
He was an avid outdoorsman as well as a sporting clay shooter. He...
Clarence James Claycomb
Aug 26, 2023
Clarence James Claycomb, Jr., 59, Hanover, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Harrisburg.
He was born in Germany, son of Clarence James and Vema Edith (Weierick) Claycomb.
He is survived by his mother, Vema Claycomb of Hanover; a son, James Claycomb of Hanover; a daughter, Katie Claycomb of Hanover; a sister, Georgeann Swartz and husband Michael of Cherry...
Richard C Hollows
Aug 26, 2023
Richard “Dickie” C. Hollows December 20, 1960 - August 26, 2023 Passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023. Preceded in death by his father, Harvey “Wimp” Forest Hollows. He is survived by his mother Joanna K. (Miller) Hollows, siblings: Dawn Moss, Harvey Hollows Jr., Kathi Watson, Andy Hollows, and daughters: Sienna Schmelzle, Carissa McCauley, and grandson Ash McCauley. He was...
Wayne M. Sutton
Aug 18, 2023
Wayne M. Sutton, 73, Altoona, passed away at his home Friday. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa, son of the late Louis M. Sutton and the late Agnes Sutton. He married Laura Lee Beasom March 26, 1982 in Roaring Spring, Pa.
Surviving are his daughter Bridget Sutton Fulmer (Roger) of Sharon, Pa, Robert F. Sutton of Clairton, Pa, Kimberly Houtz...
Philip Stanley Perry
Aug 4, 2023
Philip Stanley Perry, 92, Duncansville, passed away Friday evening.
He was born in Frankstown Township, son of the late Albert and Mabel (Williams) Perry. On November 27, 1952, he married Shirley Annette in the Third Evangelical United Brethren Church, Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, of 70 years; he is survived by a daughter, Sharon K. Perry and a...
Patrick J. Mitchell
Jul 31, 2023
Patrick J. Mitchell, 67, Altoona, passed away Monday.
He was born in Huntingdon, son of Donna Jean Mitchell.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Bess A. (Luke) Mitchell of Altoona; four children: Ryan Mitchell (Stephanie), Angela Bongiorno, Erin Mitchell and James Dunn, all of Altoona; grandchildren: Kylie, Hailey, Anthony, Aidan, James, Tito, Aster, Jaelyn and Melia; great grandchildren: Noelle...
Samantha Marie Preusser
Jul 21, 2023
Samantha Marie Preusser, 39, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Earl G. Rodgers and Sharon Prough.
In addition to her parents, Earl and Sharon; she is survived by her husband, James I. Preusser; three children: Haley, Kenny and Ryan Myers; a brother, Edward Rodgers; a sister, Brandy Barkley; nephews, Ben and Logan...
Jennifer Lynn Neil
Jul 18, 2023
Born February 11, 1969, and passed with beloved family surrounding her on July 18, 2023. She's survived by her loving son, Tyler Neil, loving husband, Jim Neil III, loving sister, Tammy Peterman, loving father, Richard Smith, loving brother in law, Tim Peterman, loving cousin, Timmy Boyles, Loving Step son, Billy Mountain, Loving Step Granddaughter, Jinnia Mountain, Mother in Law, Bonnie...
Charles R. Michaels, Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
Charles “Mike, Brother” R. Michaels, Jr., 75, Pinecroft, passed on to his Heavenly home with his family at his side after a brave 19 year struggle with cancer.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles R., Sr. and Ethel I. (Price) Michaels.
He married his high school sweetheart, Jessie R. (Wolfe) Michaels on August 1, 1969 at...
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