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Altoona, PA Obituaries
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Louise A. Hartman Yeager
Jul 7, 2021
Louise A. Hartman Yeager, 75, of Juniata, died Wednesday morning after fighting a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late John E. and Aletta I. (Crawford) Hartman. She married Harry A. Yeager on February 27, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Harry; three daughters: Jennifer...
John Schwartztrauber
Jul 6, 2021
John Schwartztrauber, Sr., 63, Altoona, passed away Tuesday the 6th at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Woodrow and Charlotte (Norfolf) Schwartztrauber. On October 17, 1980, he married Barbara Lee Sharp in Baltimore, MD. In addition to his wife of 41 years, he is survived by three sons: John, William, and Timmy; two daughters:...
Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr.
Jun 27, 2021
Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr., 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel G., Sr. and Rose Ann (McNelis) Walter. On July 1, 1944 he married Ruth Adelaide Dorman in Altoona. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2005.
He is survived by eight children: Judith A. Yost and husband, Paul,...
Iva Mae Shirley Stevens
Jun 12, 2021
Iva Mae Shirley Stevens, 91, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Blance Linville (Carson) Sommer. She married Arthur Gerald “Jerry” Stevens on June 20, 1948 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2021.
She is survived by three children: Karen L. Bays (Dean) of Casstown,...
Helen Kuszewski
Jun 7, 2021
Helen passed in her home on June. 7, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1959 in Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania in May 2015 to be with her last surviving sister, Dee Lockard. Helen dedicated herself to customer service. Some of her early jobs included babysitting, answering phones, and working at a nursing home. After she graduated...
Zachary Paul Rhykerd
Jun 6, 2021
Zachary Paul Rhykerd, (Woodman), 38, of Altoona, born on March 28,1983 died to the all too common death by overdose on June 6, 2021. He was the beloved son of Scott and Christy (Burget) Rhykerd, and grandson of William and Marjorie Burget, The fun-loving brother to Kari Blake (Neil), Jessica Tryninewski (Josh) and Jarod Rhykerd, goofy but fun uncle to...
Frank Richard Rahm
Jun 5, 2021
Frank Richard Rahm, 54, Altoona, died Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 in Altoona. He was born in Altoona on December 11, 1966, the son of Francis and Beverly (Koch) Rahm.
He worked for Blair Signs from April 2017-2019, Bedford plastics from Nov. 2011-April 2017 and for Bell/ATT from August 1988-2001.
He was a 1985 graduate of Altoona...
William H. Wright
May 29, 2021
William H. Wright, 49, Altoona, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday. He was born in Suitland, MD, son of William L. Wright, Jr. and Karen M. (Young) Wright. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Karen Wright; six children: Amanda (Hunter), Brittany (Craig), Symantha, Nathan, Jonathan, and Jenna Rose: grandchildren: Padyn, Synthia, Caleb, Jennalee,...
Bryan Robert Detwiler
May 23, 2021
Bryan Robert Detwiler, 55, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles E. and LaRue Fern (Harley) Detwiler. He married Michelle L. Copenhaver on March 5, 1994 at First Church of Christ in Altoona. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2012. He is survived by three children:...
Norman Franklin Johns
May 22, 2021
Norman Franklin Johns, 47, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman F. Stotler, Sr. and Grace Veloz Johns. He is survived by a sister, Carole MacVicar of McKees Rocks. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Johns. No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral...
Janet D. Fleck
May 20, 2021
Janet D. Fleck, 87, Duncansville, passed away Thursday morning at the Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bernard and Alma (Page) Kuhn. On Feburary 10, 1979, she married Norman “Bud” Fleck in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2009. She is survived by three sons: Dr. Robert Messner and wife...
Harry Raymond Benner
May 14, 2021
Harry Raymond “Micky” Benner, 76, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas Aaron and Helen Louise (Brown) Benner. He is survived by two brothers: Ron Benner and wife Gabriella Ann of Chambersburg, PA and Arthur Benner and wife Susan of Horn Town, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Donna C. Deihl
May 13, 2021
Donna Hoffmaster Deihl, 72, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.
She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Marion and Louise (Bennett) Hoffmaster.
She is survived by her children: Sharon (Frank) Winrick, Christie (Heath) Ambrose, Nicole (Ricky) McConnell, Todd, Jr. (Miranda) McConnell, and Wesley (Melody) McConnell; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
She...
Shawn Lee Ray
May 5, 2021
Shawn Lee Ray, 52, Tyrone, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Springfield, OH, son of Jerry Ray and Dorothy (Decker) Harper. On November 23, 1996, he married Tammy Lynn Yeager in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Tammy, of 25 years; he is survived by his parents, Dorothy Harper and husband George Hiram Harper;...
Harry E. Miller, Sr.
Apr 30, 2021
Harry Emerson Miller, Sr., 64, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth A. and Ruth M. (Stewart) Miller. On August 10, 2011, he married Carolyn Sue Miller. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by a son, Harry E. Miller, Jr.; a daughter, Crystal D. (Ryan...
Darlene Joy Merritts
Apr 29, 2021
Darlene Joy (Diffenderfer) Merritts, 84, of Juniata Altoona passed away peacefully at Maybrook Rehabilitation Center in Altoona on Thursday April 29 2021. She was born on October 18, 1936 in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Robinson) Diffenderfer. She married John Milton Merritts on September 27, 1958. He proceeded her in death in 2016. After a beautiful 57...
Doris May Jarrett
Apr 28, 2021
Doris May Jarrett, 83, Duncansville, passed away Wednesday morning at her home after a courageous battle with many illnesses. She was born in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late James and Helen (Weston) Phelan. On November 4, 1959, she married Charles D. Jarrett.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, she is survived by three children: Pamela (Keith) Holland...
Lovell Louise Whittaker
Apr 23, 2021
Lovell Louise Whittaker, 93, Altoona, passed away late Friday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gilbert and Ruth Ann (Westover) Wyland. She is survived by three children: Sharon Boslet of Needmoore, PA and William P. “Bill” Whittaker of York, PA and a stepdaughter Barb Wible of Altoona, Pa; four grandchildren: Crystal Boslet, Alexis Holt, William A....
Trudy L. Lynch
Apr 21, 2021
Trudy L. Lynch, 76, of Greenwood, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ernest H. and Mildred M. (Shay) Larson. She married Joseph Lynch on May 4, 1968 at Altoona Bible Church. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2005.
Surviving are two sons: Robert A. Lynch and wife...
Lilia Jane Capone Sprankle
Apr 21, 2021
Lilia Jane Capone Sprankle (Lil), 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2021. She was the daughter of Constantino and Cristina Capone. She was married first to John Diehl, and in 1976 married Harry Sprankle.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry (2002), beloved daughter Sheila (2003), brothers Domenic, Arturo, Dino, Eugene, and sisters in...
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