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