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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Jacqueline P. Victor
Jul 17, 2022
Jacqueline (“Jackie”) P. Victor, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Jackie was born on April 17, 1942 in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late John (“Jack”) and Gertrude (Bergstrom) Platt. In 1965, she married the love of her life, David J. Victor, who arrived in Heaven before her in 2003....
Linda McGinnis
Jul 16, 2022
Linda L. McGinnis, 64, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday July 16, 2022. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Robert and Shirley (Hecht) Murray. She married her best friend and love of her life, Richard McGinnis in 1980. They were married for 42 years. She is survived by her husband; two children: Melissa Carney...
Thomas P. Romanchock
Jul 15, 2022
Thomas Romanchock died peacefully in his sleep July 15, 2022 of terminal cancer. He Is survived by his youngest brother Jimmy Romanchock (Barbara), beloved girlfriend Barbara Clarkson, and his three children Deb Dellapena, Denise Barkus (Ken Barkus), and David Romanchock (Heidi Romanchock). He had the pleasure of enjoying five grandchildren; Roman and Dmitry Dellapena, and Reide, Kamren, and Faithe Barkus....
Delores B. Burket
Jul 14, 2022
Delores B. Burket, 85, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona a daughter of James and Rose Marie (Roesch) McCreary. She married John A. (Jack) Burket on October 24, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband Jack, of more than 62 years, one son, Jeffrey A. Burket of Altoona, one...
Kaye L. Griffith
Jul 14, 2022
Kaye Louise Griffith, 77, of Altoona, died Thursday night, July 14, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1945, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elwood C. & Myra May (Bartley) James. She married Willis A. Griffith, II, on June 29, 1968, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 20, 2020.
Surviving is her...
Phillip A. Taylor
Jul 9, 2022
Phillip A. Taylor, 87, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Orlando and Bessie (Weston) Phillip. On December 21, 1957, he married Marsha J. Taylor in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Marsha, of 64 years; he is survived by a son, Kirk D. Taylor (Donnie Kelley)...
Christopher Albert McConnell
Jul 3, 2022
Christopher Albert McConnell, 49, Altoona, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his residence, after a 10 month battle with cancer. He was born in State College, on September 3, 1972, a son of the late Stephen P. and Rosemary (Cataldo) McConnell. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He was married to Dorothy J. (Weidlich), on February...
Emma Grace Hall
Jul 2, 2022
Emma Grace Hall, 98, passed away Saturday night at Garvey Manor. She was born in Ashville, daughter of William and Rose (Rhoa) Gauntner, and grew up in Patton. She worked in Detroit and in Pittsburgh as a nanny for several years. She moved back to Patton and met the love of her life, Boyd V. Hall on May 10, 1941....
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...
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