Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Marian L. Grove

Marian L. Grove

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Marian Louise Grove, 93, of Middletown, PA passed away Sunday evening at Frey Village. She was the daughter of the late August John Schillig and Ruth B. (Swayne) Schillig of Altoona, PA.

Marian retired after 36 years from the Hershey Chocolate Company. She was a 1946 graduate of the former John Harris High School. She was a member of...

Margaretann Cherry

Margaretann Cherry

Sep 17, 2021

Margaretann Cherry, 79, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Allegheny General West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on September 21, 1941, in New York, a daughter of Mae Lloyd and on May 15, 1966, at the First Church of Christ, Altoona, she married Chester Earl Cherry who preceded her in death...

Florence Marjorie Nail

Florence Marjorie Nail

Sep 16, 2021

Florence Marjorie Nail, 85, Duncansville, formerly of Ocean Pines, MD and Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Henry and Louise (Carter) Carney. On April 15, 1989, she married James R. Nail.

In addition to her husband, James, of 32 years, she is survived by two step sons: Steven...

Ralph H. Hoffman

Ralph H. Hoffman

Sep 11, 2021

Ralph H. Hoffman, 91, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Bellwood, son of the late Henry G. and Irene (Kline) Hoffman. On October 4, 1950, he married Mary L. Nedimyer at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Altoona. She preceded him in death on May 21, 1995. Ralph is survived by a...

John Raymond Carnill

John Raymond Carnill

Sep 7, 2021

John Raymond Carnill, “Butch”, 83, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Clarance and Viola Marie (Dalby) Carnill. John is survived by his wife, Mary Jean of Altoona; two daughters: Carol Riggleman and Karen Hamilton, both of Altoona; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and four sisters: Peggy...

Edward Wayne Ryan, IV

Edward Wayne Ryan, IV

Sep 5, 2021

Edward Walter Ryan, IV

March 7, 1978  --  September 5, 2021

   Edward Walter Ryan, IV, 43 of Altoona, formerly of Waynesboro, PA, died Sunday morning at the VanZandt VA Medical Center after a two year battle with cancer.

                He was born in Frederick, MD, a son of Edward Walter Ryan, III and Julia Jane (Williams) Ryan.

                Surviving...

William W. Hutchison

William W. Hutchison

Aug 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of William W. Hutchison “Bill” of Hollidaysburg, PA, on August 31, 2021. Bill was born February 25,1936 in Bellefonte, PA, the son of A. Witt and Clair M. (Homan) Hutchison. Bill graduated from State College High School, Class of 1954, and earned his BS in Chemistry from The Pennsylvania...

Mona M. Porta

Mona M. Porta

Aug 30, 2021

Mona M. Porta, 89, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed into eternal life on Monday at Epworth Manor, following a short illness. She was born in Port Matilda, a daughter of the late Sherman John and Nora Mae (Auker) Fink. She married Raymond A. Porta, Jr., on October 4, 1952, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on August 20, 1990....

Aaron "Bud" W. Adams

Aaron "Bud" W. Adams

Aug 27, 2021

Aaron “Bud” W. Adams, 81 of Altoona died Friday evening at his home.

He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Theodore and Ruth (Frederick) Adams. He married the love of his life, Elaine J. Carothers on December 16, 1961. They have been married 59 years. 

 Surviving are his wife, his daughter Sherry (Keith) Friebolin of Hamburg and his...

John Earl Fisher, Jr.

John Earl Fisher, Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

Joh Earl Fisher, Jr., 81, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Tyrone.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E., Sr. and Minnie Bell (Gates) Fisher. On March 10, 1962, he married Judith Elizabeth Gailey. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2013.

John will be...

Michael R. Greenwood

Michael R. Greenwood

Aug 21, 2021

Michael (Mike) R. Greenwood, 43, of Sioux City, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021 and is safely home in Heaven at last. Mike was born on January 14, 1978 to Patrick and Shirley (Walker) Greenwood in Altoona, PA. He graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1996. Mike attended Southeast Community College in Beatrice, NE from...

Paul Wayne Mackel

Paul Wayne Mackel

Aug 17, 2021

Paul Wayne Mackel, 65, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Conemaugh, son of the late Charles Roger, Sr. and Anna Margaret (Isenberg) Mackel.

He is survived by his significant other, Karen Markel; a brother, William Edward Mackel; a son, Daniel James; an aunt, Pam Mackel; and an uncle, Richard Mackel.

He was preceded in death...

Mary Kathryn Lightner

Mary Kathryn Lightner

Aug 14, 2021

Mary Kathryn Lightner, 69, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Pete C. and Miriam E. (Civils) Ciaverella. On April 24, 1976, she married Thomas E. Lightner in Altoona. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2016.

She is survived by four brothers: Pete C. Ciaverella and wife...

Victoria J. Craig

Victoria J. Craig

Aug 11, 2021

Victoria Craig, 79, Altoona went home with the Lord at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born in Lock Haven, a daughter to the late Dallas Butler and Mary Hopkins. 

She married Donald Craig on October 13, 1962. 

Surviving are her husband of 59 years; son Donald (Duke) Craig; three daughters Tammy (Tom) Neugebauer, Shel Gottshall,...

Lorrie J. Sellers

Lorrie J. Sellers

Aug 10, 2021

Lorrie J. Sellers, 66, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William Richard and Ethel (McConahy) McNeal. On June 2, 1990, she married Ronald W. Sellers at Greenwood United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Ron, of 31 years; she is survived by a sister, Amy Julian and husband William...

William L. Young

William L. Young

Aug 7, 2021

William L. Young, 75, Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry J. and Irma Jane Young.

He was a military veteran, serving 21 years in the Air Force and Army. He was counter intelligence special agent for the Army and protected our national security. He served with honor and distinction for...

Roger Thomas Ochranek

Roger Thomas Ochranek

Aug 6, 2021

Roger Thomas Ochranek, 63, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Altoona, son of John Andrew and Joan Margaret (Franks) Ochranek. He married Lou Ann Hostler on February 8, 1977 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Joan; three children: Kelly Porter and husband Stuart of Altoona, Melanie Jo...

Kathleen E. Stormer

Kathleen E. Stormer

Jul 22, 2021

Kathleen E. Stormer, 92, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Sharon, PA, daughter of the late George R. and Agnes E. (Blitz) Smith. On July 22, 1946, she married James E. Stormer, Jr. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2002. She...

John Phillip Harris

John Phillip Harris

Jul 9, 2021

John P. Harris, 83, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday morning at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth and E. Mildred (Corneilius) Harris and formally lived in Cresson and Duncansville. He married his high school sweetheart, LeDonna Mae Frederick, at the Congregational Christian Church in Winchester, VA...

Donald Roy Jones

Donald Roy Jones

Jul 8, 2021

Donald R. Jones, 92, of Altoona passed away on Thursday morning July 8, beginning his new life in Heaven.  He was born in Machias, NY, son of Dow and Alice Jones. As a young lad, he believed John 3:16 and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He often rode his bike to Odosagih Bible Conference located beside Lime...