Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Ilene M. Barney
Jun 30, 2022
Ilene M. Barney, 75, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John E. and Helen (Gladis) Smith. On July 20, 1968, she married John F. Barney at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2019. Ilene is survived by a daughter-in-law, Angela Barney of...
Kay D. Schumacher
Jun 27, 2022
Kay D. Schumacher, 80, Altoona, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, died Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late George E. and Mary E. (Ellenberger) Davis. On April 23, 1980, she married Ronald C. Schumacher in Altoona. He preceded her in death on October 27, 2008. Kay is survived by sisters: Gail Kinney in...
John M. McTigue, Sr.
Jun 20, 2022
John M. McTigue, Sr., 91, Altoona, died Monday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son the late William T. and Margaret C. (Hogue) McTigue. He married Nancy J. Campbell. In addition to his wife, Nancy, of 63 years, he is survived by a son, John M. McTigue, Jr. and wife Laurie of...
Judith M. Williams
Jun 16, 2022
Judith M. Williams, 79, Tyrone, passed away Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Fern M. (Carles) Scherden. On June 27, 1964, she married Jerry Williams at Whenwood United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death in 2005.
Judy is survived by a sister, Betty...
Betty Weierick
Jun 10, 2022
Betty J. Weierick, 92, Hollidaysburg, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born August 27, 1929, in Pinecroft, a daughter of the late Clarence and Rebecca (Butterbaugh) Lantz. She was a longtime resident of Greenwood. Betty was married to Clarence W. Weierick for 60 years before his passing in March 2010. She was predeceased...
Robin A Burkett
Jun 9, 2022
Robin A. Burkett, 58, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Clair and Doris (Guerin) Runk.
In addition to her parents, Clair and Doris Runk; Robin is survived by two sons: Christopher Burkett of Reading and Kevin Burkett and significant other, Kylea Myers of Altoona; siblings: Ralph Runk, Mike Runk, and Lori...
Robert E. Walter, Sr.
May 30, 2022
Robert E. Walter, Sr., 84, Williamsburg, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles, Sr. and Lenora Grace (Seymour) Walter. He married Karen Stahl, who preceded him in death on October 26, 1999.
He is survived by two children: Robert E. Walter, Jr. of Altoona and Elaine Frye (Jerry)...
Stephen G. Neff
May 27, 2022
Stephen G. Neff, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman and Esther (Horner) Neff. On July 11, 1983, he married Dianne Albright.
In addition to his wife, Dianne, of 38 years; he is survived by four sons: Stephen II of Altoona, Jeff and wife Theresa of Hollidaysburg, Timothy...
Barbara Ann Boggs
May 20, 2022
Barbara Ann Boggs, 80, Altoona, passed away Friday morning surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Nagle) Kutyba.
She is survived by four children: James Ritz of Altoona, Ron Ritz and wife Nadine of Altoona, Dolly Jarrett of East Freedom, and Milt Ritz of Altoona; four grandchildren: Amanda Stolz, Jenell Ritz,...
Gerald James Rodgers
May 20, 2022
Gerald James Rodgers, 67, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Irene (Weatherwalk) Rodgers. He is survived by his girlfriend of many years, Tina Denny; four children: Irean Shaner and husband Brian, James Rodgers, Candy Rodgers and Tony Barr; several grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and...
Dawn L Mangus
May 11, 2022
Dawn L. Mangus, 89, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg. She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late William and Ona (Rehrer) Rhiver. She is survived by two daughters: Renee Milliron and husband Michael of Altoona and Lisa Logan and husband Richard of Altoona; grandchildren: Jennifer Traficante and husband Brandon and Steven Milliron; a...
Evelyn W McClellan
Apr 30, 2022
Evelyn W. McClellan, 94, Altoona, passed away Saturday, April 30 at Graystone Manor Bellmeade. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Shaner Widney. On June 21, 1950, she married her true love, Ralph Clair McClellan. He who preceded her in death on May 18, 2020. Evelyn is survived by three sons: J. Scott and wife...
Mary W Himes
Apr 19, 2022
Mary W. Himes, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born on July 21, 1937, in Punxsutawney, daughter of the late William and Rita (Hufford) Brothers. In 1956, she married Anthony L. (Pat) Himes at St. Marks Catholic Church. In addition to her husband, Pat, of 65 years; she is survived by four children: Michael (Rhonda)...
William G. McCracken, Jr.
Apr 17, 2022
William G. McCracken, 71, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in York, son of William G., Sr. and Rebecca (Mundis) McCracken. On August 11, 1998, he married Carol E. Albright in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Carol, of 23 years, he is survived by his mother, Rebecca; son, William (Michelle) of Arnold, MD; daughter, Shaun...
Ty J Mowery
Apr 14, 2022
Ty J Mowery, 15, Altoona, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of Brian S and Janet (Carles) Mowery.
He is survived by his parents; grandmother, Barbara Hess; great aunt, Janet Williams; aunt, Carol Hess (Doug Kerr); all of Altoona; uncle, Ray Hess (Linda) of Alexandria; and many loving aunts, uncles, and...
Vergie M. Shannon
Apr 11, 2022
Vergie M. Shannon, 83, Altoona, passed away late Monday evening at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Helen (Harshbarger) Wilt. On October 22, 1956, she married Franklin D. Shannon in Maryland. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2017. She is survived by two sons: Ricky L. and wife Kim...
James F. Ritter
Apr 9, 2022
James F. Ritter, 94, Altoona, passed away late Saturday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Lewisburg, son of the late Lee and Anna (Horne) Ritter. On December 4, 1953, he married Lenetta Perna in Milton. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2011. He is survived by two daughters: Suzanne Foust (Mike) of Lock Haven and Carol...
Sheldon D. Knouse
Apr 7, 2022
Sheldon D. Knouse, 93, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Village in Duncansville.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Elmer E. and Elizabeth M. (Schultz) Knouse. On June 5, 1953, he married Norma Lorraine Gunsalus at Calvary Baptist Church in Altoona. They celebrated 68 years of marriage together.
He is survived...
Ronald Leroy Nicewonger
Apr 4, 2022
Ronald Leroy Nicewonger, 81, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday in Charlotte, NC.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late William McGee and Anna (Miller) Nicewonger. On August 25, 1967, he married Sara Jane Wolfe in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on October 19, 2021.
Ronald is survived by a son, Robert Nicewonger and wife Bridget...
Travis B Young
Apr 3, 2022
Travis Blair Young, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, April 3rd at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas W. and Helen Sarah (Eggert) Young. On August 22, 1959, he married Carol L. Ghering in Harbison Chapel at Grove City College in Grove City, Pa.
He is survived by wife, Carol, of 62 years;...