Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mary Ann Weight
Jun 6, 2023
Mary Ann Weight, 83, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Schmidhammer) McIntire. She married Paul E. Weight in September 1966. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2006.
Mrs. Weight is survived by a daughter, Theresa...
Rebecca M. Foor
May 31, 2023
Rebecca M. Foor, 94, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edwin L. and Laura (Akers) Moore. On November 15, 1946, she married Leroy Foor in Hagerstown, MD. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2012.
She is survived by three children: Deborah F. Jeffco of Altoona, Thomas C. (Nancy H.) of...
Jeanne M Berkheimer
May 29, 2023
Jeanne M. Berkheimer, 78, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late George Dennis and Violet Evelyn (Nokes) Welch. On January 12, 1964, she married Robert C. “Butch” Berkheimer in Cumberland, MD, who survives her. She was preceded in death by a brother, Denny. Jeanne was a 1962 graduate...
Robert F James
May 23, 2023
Robert F. James, 81, Queen, formerly of East Juniata, passed away Tuesday morning. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Frank and Geraldine (Lewis) James. He married Alice J. Wilfong in 1961. In addition to his wife, Alice; he is survived by four children: Robert James, Jr. (Holly) of Reading, Lori James (James Link) of Altoona, Jeffrey James...
Ralph Wayne Troutman, Sr.
May 21, 2023
Ralph Wayne Troutman, Sr., 71, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon in Harrisburg surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Frederick, Sr. and Marjorie Josephine (Kern) Troutman. On October 16, 1982, he married Ruth Ann Nixon in Altoona. In addition to his wife; he is survived by a son, Ralph Wayne “RJ” Troutman, Jr....
Maryann Lee Orr
May 21, 2023
Maryann Lee Orr, 79, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Warren and Margaret (Rich) Lee. On January 2, 1964, she married Thomas C. Orr, Jr. in Cumberland, MD. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Thomas W. Orr and wife Joy of...
Denna M Machiarola
May 19, 2023
Denna M. Machiarola, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Homewood at Martinsburg. A dedicated wife and nurturing mother, she was always a giver-never a taker. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Olivia (Durandetti) Dandrea. On June 28, 1958, she married Francis R. Machiarola at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata. In addition to...
John Lee Williams
May 8, 2023
John Lee Williams, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Llewellyn A., Sr. and Dora Mae (Decker) Williams.
He is survived by three sons: John Streightiff of Altoona, Daniel Streightiff of Bellwood and Jason Streightiff of Bellwood; two stepdaughters: Tina Lopez of Altoona and Billie Jo Dawson of Altoona; and...
L. Jean Weidlich
May 7, 2023
L. Jean Weidlich, 90, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy (West) Wilt. On September 11, 1952, she married Richard J. Weidlich in California. He preceded her in death on January 1998. She is survived by four children: Richard A. (Toni) Weidlich, Terri Hoover (Greg), Mark Weidlich...
Naomi Ruth Yon
Apr 27, 2023
Naomi Ruth “Frankie” (Franks) Yon, 98, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred Semph and Grace E. (Wallace) Franks. On March 17, 1949, she married Clarence J. Yon, Jr. at the 1st Methodist Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2003.
She is survived...
Cris Taylor Creely
Apr 24, 2023
Cris Taylor Creely, 61, Southington, CT, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday in New Britain, CT. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Phillip A. and Marsha J. Taylor. On February 11, 1995 she married James T. Creely in Altoona. In addition to her husband, James of Southington, CT; she is survived by her mother, Marsha; children: Jessica Warwick (Michael);...
Donald W Newberry
Apr 20, 2023
Donald “Donny” Newberry, 71, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late William L and Isabell Newberry.
He is survived by two daughters: Latasha Newberry and Cassey Newberry; siblings: James Newberry, William Newberry, Brenda Newberry and Deborah Kirkwood; niece, Dawn Musselman and several other nieces and nephews.
Donny retired from Altoona Pipe and Steel...
Donald W. Focht
Apr 14, 2023
Donald W. Focht, 74, Altoona, lovingly known as, “Bus Driver Don”, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Janet (Sinclair) Focht. On November 11, 1967, he married Karen J Pittman in Altoona. In addition to his wife, of nearly 56 years; he is survived by four children: Brian...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...