Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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;...
John Martin Brumm
Apr 3, 2022
John Martin Brumm, 67, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of John and Audrey Brumm.
John was married to Lori (Cunningham) Brumm for 44 years, she is the daughter of Harry and Durlaine Cunningham of Altoona. John’s loving family includes two sons: John J. Brumm of Guyana and Joshua D. Brumm and...
Doris Helen Massaro
Apr 1, 2022
Doris Helen Massaro, 81, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Cloyd and Mildred (Robinson) Barr.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Massaro; three sons: Bob Leskowitz, Bruce Leskowitz and wife Debbie, and Tom Massaro and wife Sharon; grandchildren: Jenna Britton (Tyler), Michael DeGarmo, Matt Massaro (fiancé, Kylee), Nichole...
Sandra Luckenbaugh
Apr 1, 2022
Sandra L. Luckenbaugh, 81, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday at Embassy of Woodland Park in Obisonia. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Musselman) Ellis. She is survived by a son, Douglas Ream of York; two grandsons: Jordan Ream and Ryan Forthye; and three siblings: Linda Ellis (Toni Arrow), Robert Ellis (Susan) and Sarah...
Patricia L. Yoder
Mar 21, 2022
Patricia L. Yoder, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Golden Livingcenter-Hillview.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Consalvo) Szebin.
She is survived by three sons: William Yoder and wife Tanya, Jason Yoder, Sr. and wife Clara, and Shawn Yoder and wife Carin; all of Altoona; grandchildren: Tanner, Lainey, Caden, Camrin, and Sidnie; and...
Edmund "Rusty" Russel Hughes
Mar 14, 2022
Edmund “Rusty” Russel Hughes, 66, Altoona, passed away Monday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George I. and Joyce M. (Burley) Hughes.
He is survived by two daughters: Kelly Skarzynski and husband Matt of Connecticut and Cristy Plummer and husband Dave of Ebensburg; four grandsons; four siblings: Darlene Arthurs and husband...
Richard Alan Dickinson, Sr.
Mar 13, 2022
Richard Alan Dickinson, Sr., 75, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Samuel H. and Violet J. (Davis) Dickinson.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Good; three children: Richard Alan Dickinson, Jr. and wife Melanie of Altoona and his children: Kaitlyn, Kole, and Karley; Rebecca Lynn DeArmitt and husband...
Margaret L. Larkins
Mar 11, 2022
Margaret L. “Perry” Larkins, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jesse Francis and Alma Elizabeth (McMullen) Steele. She married Harold R. Larkins, Sr. and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1995.
She is survived by a son, Harold R. Larkins, Jr. and wife...
Cleatis M Eichelberger
Mar 10, 2022
Cleatis M. “Cleat” Eichelberger, 87, of Altoona, died peacefully on Thursday at Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home, Kunkletown, PA surrounded by his family. He was born in Juniata, a son of the late William Alvin and Margaretta Hilda (Swartz) Eichelberger. He married Shirley A. Garlick on November 16, 1956, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, two sons,...
Kenneth H Woomer
Mar 8, 2022
Kenneth H. Woomer, 86, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. On September 11, 1954, he married Audrey Johnson. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2020. He is survived by two daughters: Liesl Kyle and her husband Michael and Tami McQueeney and her husband John; and two grandchildren: Rowan Kyle and Griffin Kyle. He was...
Ronald E Green
Mar 6, 2022
Ronald Eugene Green, 81, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Florine Green Hebler.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Cisney, of 46 years; daughter, Rhonda Green; step-son, Paul Cisney (Kristy) of Salisbury, NC; five grandchildren: Cory, Kerry, Tyler, Nathan and Brianna; and three great grandchildren: Kaylee, Gavin and Emma.
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Marie F. Brown
Mar 1, 2022
Marie F. Brown, 93, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Riggles Gap, daughter of the late Samuel and Flora (Kibler) Hinkle. She married Clair Brown July 14, 1951, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1958. Surviving are her nieces nephews: Susan Laird of Altoona, nephew Tim Hinkle of Bellwood,...
Gloria Jean Defeo
Feb 27, 2022
Gloria Jean Defeo, 79, Altoona, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Floyd and Helen (Bathurst) Harley. She is survived by a son, Louis Ralph Maria, III; three grandchildren: Louis Ralph Maria IV, Steven Napolitano, and Candice Thomas; five great grandchildren: Louis Ralph Maria V, Elyza Raven Maria,...
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