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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Terry Vandrew
Sep 30, 2021
Terry Lee Vandrew, 83, of Allardt, Tennessee, former longtime resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania went home to be with His Lord and Savior on September 30, 2021, after a brief illness.
He was born in Altoona, PA March 2, 1938, to Daniel Charles and Gladys Lillian Vandrew (Musser) who preceded him in death. Additionally, Terry was preceded in death by his...
Raellen K. Feather
Sep 27, 2021
Raellen K. Feather, 78, Altoona, passed away late Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roy A. and Olive K. (Smith) Feather. She is survived by two sisters: Pearl “Sue” Colyer and Mona M. Feather; and numerous nieces and nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews. Also survived by a special friend,...
Ronald E Long
Sep 26, 2021
Ronald E. (Ron) Long, 84, Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, September 26, 2021, at UPMC-Altoona Hospital.
He was born December 29, 1936 in Altoona, a son of the late C. Edward and Grace H. (Nothnagle) Long and on November 20, 1959 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Altoona he married Shirley J. Helsel.
Surviving are...
Betty J. Young
Sep 24, 2021
Betty J. Young, 93, Duncansville, passed away Friday, at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Roy Wagner and Margaret (Bousum) Lang. On August 2, 1954, she married Donald R. Young in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2000. Surviving are sons: Kenneth E....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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