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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Derek S. Brzozowski
Jan 14, 2022
Derek S. Brzozowski, 24, Altoona, went to God on Friday, January 14th.
He was born in Altoona, son of Anthony J. and Kanokwan (Amy) Brzozowski.
He is survived by his parents: Tony and Amy; a brother, Vatcharamai (Pang) Sudthangtum; grandmothers; Julia (Nazick) Brzozowski; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers: Anthony Brzozowski, Jr. and...
Richard L. Lockard, Sr.
Jan 14, 2022
Richard L. “Dick” Lockard, Sr., 86, Altoona, walked into Heaven on Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. and Pearl (Reed) Lockard. He is survived by four children: Richard L., Jr. of Altoona, Debra Dick of Duncansville, Timothy L. of Merced, CA and Douglas of Altoona; four grandchildren: Jeremiah Dick, Jessie Bender, Taryn Witt, and...
Gary B. Smith, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Gary Blair Smith, Sr., 78, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at the Embassy of Woodland Park in Huntingdon County. Gary was a local musician, painter and a member of the Altoona Eagles, VFW Post 3, IAIA, Bavarian Aid Society, Newburg Fire Hall, Bellwood Eagles, UVHA in Bellwood, and served in the US Coast Guard. He was born in Altoona, son...
Daniel L Vandrew
Jan 12, 2022
Daniel L. Vandrew, 62, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Rome, NY, son of Terry L. and Vernice (Johnson) Vandrew. He married Valerie A. Hummel in 1985 in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Valerie, of 36 years; he is survived by a son, Daniel L. Vandrew, II of Altoona; his mother, Vernice; three siblings:...
Ella Elizabeth Kemberling
Jan 11, 2022
Ella Elizabeth Kemberling, 96, Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Clara (Gurkin) Wood. On June 5, 1946, she married Robert W. Kemberling in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1999. She is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Johnson and husband Robert of Altoona;...
Joseph "Chookie" Andrew Ruggery
Jan 9, 2022
Joseph Andrew “Chookie” Ruggery (Ruggieri), 86, Altoona, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Giovanni and Eva (DiAntonio) Ruggery. He married Sondra J. Lindemer in July of 1965. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2010.
Joseph is survived by a daughter, Lisa R. Bolten and husband Michael of...
Gail Elizabeth Ross
Jan 7, 2022
Gail Elizabeth Ross, 93, Altoona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday evening, at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Krause) Dobbins on April 24, 1948. She married Richard R. Ross of Altoona, PA., who preceded her in death on December 16, 1998.
Gail is survived...
Dennis L. Beecher
Jan 6, 2022
Dennis L. Beecher, 77, Martinsburg, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Ruth Beecher. On March 15, 1975, he married Barbara Nigro in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, of 46 years, he is survived by a son, Dennis Scott Beecher and wife Sandra of Ebensburg; and two grandchildren:...
Debra Jane Blazer
Jan 2, 2022
Debra Jane Blazer, 64, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James L. and Margaret E. (Bowman) Focht. On September 12, 1975, she married Lee C. Blazer at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in Altoona.
In addition to her husband, Lee, of 46 years, she is survived by three children:...
Barbara Ballas
Dec 31, 2021
Barbara Ballas, 76, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothea (Rife) Lauber. She is survived by a son, Edward Ballas and wife Sue Ann of Ft. Worth, TX; a daughter, Karen Runkle and husband Keith of Altoona; grandchildren: Kayleigh Ballas of Gainesville, FL, Bryce...
Michael Robert Speck
Dec 27, 2021
Michael Robert Speck, 76, Bellwood, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Michael M. and Catherine L. (Luich) Speck. On May 2, 1970, he married Evie C. Steinbauer at St. Joseph’s Church in Bellwood.
In addition to his wife, Evie, of 51 years; he is survived by four children: Evie C. Bacza...
Dianne Ingram
Dec 25, 2021
Dianne J. (Hartley) Ingram, 76, born July 14, 1945 in Altoona, PA passed away Dec 25, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. A daughter of Theodore T. and Agnes R. (Piper) Hartley who proceeded her in death. She married her junior high school sweetheart and best friend Tim on Aug. 24, 1963, who proceeded her in death after...
Milton B Geist
Dec 23, 2021
Milton B. Geist, 84, Altoona, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. He was born November 4, 1937, in Geeseytown, a son of the late Richard A. and Dorothea (Shade) Geist. He married Judith L. Shingle who preceded him in death on April 27, 2010. Surviving are two sons; Richard M. Geist of Altoona, James A. Geist in Colorado,...
Jason Paul Yoder, Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Jason Paul Yoder, Jr., 23, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Jason Paul, Sr. and Clara (Tennis) Yoder. In addition to his parents; he is survived by siblings: Caden Yoder and Joshua and Heidi; paternal grandparents: Bill Yoder, Jr. and Patricia Yoder; maternal grandmother, Catherine Rumbarger; and a large extended family. Jason enjoyed...
Kristopher Ryan George
Dec 21, 2021
Kristopher Ryan George, 28, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of John and Wendy (George) Butterbaugh. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Justin Thomas of Gallitzin; an adoptive sister, Jennifer Snyder; aunts and uncles: Janet Thomas and David and Jean Butterbaugh; and numerous cousins. Also...
Kenneth Leon Lockard, Jr.
Dec 21, 2021
Kenneth Leon Lockard, Jr., 66, Altoona passed away Tuesday, December 21st at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Kenneth Leon, Sr. and Glenda Sue (Focht) Lockard. He is survived by his mother, Sue; three sons: Christopher Lockard of Wilmington, DE, Ryan Lockard and wife Erin of Wilmington, DE, and Nicholas Lockard of Wilmington, DE; and two grandchildren:...
Jack R. Shannon
Dec 16, 2021
Jack R. Shannon, 62, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Melvin A. and Clara (Freed) Shannon. He is survived by a son, Zachary Shannon of Altoona; a brother, Rodney Shannon of Northern Cambria; a step-son, Michael Noel of Dysart; two sisters: Donna Peterman of Altoona and Connie Partridge...
Lisa Lynn Dimond
Dec 14, 2021
Lisa Lynn Dimond, 51, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of George W. and Sharon L. (Ryen) Dimond.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Sharon; grandmother, Betty Ryen; aunts: Peggy Lunglhofer and husband Denny and Sharon Ryen; and cousins: Travis Lunglhofer, Jason Ryen, and Jodi Ryen.
She was preceded in death by...
Steven Snowberger
Dec 13, 2021
Steven James Snowberger, 48, Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Monday, December 13, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona on May 1, 1973, son of the late Mary (Modico) Patterson.
He is survived by two sons; Steven Snowberger of Ohio and Isaac Snowberger of Manschoice, PA, one sister; Amy Zimmerman and...
William Howard Miller
Dec 11, 2021
William Howard Miller, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard Frederick and Alice Myrtle (Musselman) Miller. He was twice married. He married Connie (Hazlett) Miller. He later married Delores Brenneman on October 25, 1975 in Sinking Valley. In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived...
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