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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
L. Jean Burchfield Lambert
Apr 17, 2021
L. Jean Burchfield Lambert, 97, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at her home.
She was born in Biggsville, IL, daughter of the late Page and Hazelle (Graham) Randall. She was twice married. On July 28, 1946 she married Russell Burchfield, Jr. in Biggsville, IL and he preceded her in death on June 25, 1971. On February 14, 1989 she married...
Carol M. Trexler
Apr 15, 2021
Carol M. Trexler, 83, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior late Thursday evening.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald K. and Clara Mae (Bell) Hostler. She married Merwyn L. Trexler and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2012.
She is survived by two sons: Terry and wife Lauri of Altoona...
Janice E. Muccitelli
Apr 9, 2021
Janice E. Muccitelli, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at the Cambria Care Center in Ebensburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald B. and Dorothy M. (Mills) Waite. She married Ronald Muccitelli who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by a son, Ronald “Ron” Muccitelli and wife Patty of Swansea, MA; a grandson,...
Donald E. Igou, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Donald E. Igou, Jr, 67, Juniata, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald E. Sr., and Beulah (Dickson) Igou. He is survived by his wife Carol; one son, Kyle of Altoona and; a brother, Terry of Greenwood. Don retired as a bus driver. He enjoyed...
Russell Irvin Walters
Apr 4, 2021
Russell Irvin Walters, 88, Altoona, died peacefully Sunday morning at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Seymore) Walters. He married Dorcas Kipp. She preceded him in death after nearly 46 years of marriage on April 27, 2008.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Sharon Gearhart and husband Gary...
Claudia M. Wall
Apr 3, 2021
Claudia M. Wall, 95, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at her home.
She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Harry M. and Pauline (Miller) Shaffer. On December 14, 1943, she married Lynn C. Wall at the Simpson Methodist Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2007.
She is survived by two daughters: Trudy...
Thomas H. Schunk
Mar 27, 2021
Thomas H. Schunk, 71, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Arthur and Betty (Marshall) Schunk. On February 12, 2000, he married Debbie Mackey in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Debbie, he is survived by a son, Douglas Schunk and wife Renae of State College; two...
Florence M. Hogencamp
Mar 25, 2021
Florence M. Hogencamp, 94, Altoona, passed away late Thursday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Henry and Leah (Wineland) Walters. She is survived by a daughter, Debra Odell and husband, David, of Altoona; a granddaughter, Heather Smith and husband Shawn; a grandson, Justin Hicks and wife Kristal; seven great grandchildren: Breanna Rodgers and...
Ralph O. McClellan
Mar 22, 2021
Ralph O. McClellan, 92, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oliver R. and Mary E. (Baker) McClellan. On June 30, 1955, he married Phyllis M. Miller in Claysburg. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2004.
He is survived by two children: William L. and wife, Maureen...
Barbara Pearl Mayernick
Mar 21, 2021
Barbara Pearl Mayernick went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Altoona—a daughter of Bartley and Elva (Gesser) Lindemer. On July 24, 1954, she married her sweetheart, Robert John Mayernick, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata. She is survived by her husband...
H. Romayne "Ro" Wilt
Mar 20, 2021
H. Romayne “Ro” Wilt, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Samuel Edgar and Hazel Florine (St. Clair) Wike. On February 9, 1957, she married Homer Ray Wilt in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2011.
She is survived by four children: Glenda Ellis-Snyder and husband, Gary of Altoona,...
Timothy John Barney
Mar 14, 2021
Timothy John Barney, 48, of Allenville, N.Y., passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Barney and Ilene Barney. He married Angela Barney.
He is survived by his wife, Angela; and his mother, Ilene Barney of Altoona.
Tim was a graduate of Penn State Altoona with a bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering.
He worked as...
Paul "Gunner" Neil Smith
Mar 14, 2021
Paul Neil “Gunner” Smith, 71, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Claude Neil and Beverly Jean (Ebersole) Smith. He is survived by three children: Crystal Smith, Paul Smith, and Joe Smith; four grandchildren: Bailey, Casey, Jordy, and Sam; and three siblings: Sharon McClain (Dick), Bonnie Lombardi (Jan), and Chris...
Donna H. Marks
Mar 14, 2021
Donna H. Marks, 81, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elvin Clair and Leila H. (Roles) Marks.
She is survived by her daughter, Letricia Marks of Altoona and special friend, Helen Frederick of Altoona.
Donna was a member of the Juniata Church of the Brethren. She was...
Timothy D. Jones
Mar 11, 2021
Timothy D. Jones, 52, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of Sharon Raihl.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon, of Altoona; a brother, Brian Jones and wife Tanya of Hollidaysburg; and two nephews: Tyler and Josh.
Timothy worked at the Blair County Courthouse and enjoyed playing guitars.
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Wilbert E. Wolfe, Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
Wilbert E. Wolfe, Jr., 79, Altoona, passed away late Thursday evening at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Wilbert E., Sr. and Florance (Shannon) Wolfe. On August 17, 1968, he married Trudy Yingling at the East End United Methodist Church in Altoona.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by a...
James"Jim" W. Gilmore, Jr.
Mar 2, 2021
James “Jim” W. Gilmore, 84, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James W., Sr. and Lottie (Jones) Gilmore. He married Cora L. Speacht. She preceded him in death in 1979. He is survived by a son, James “Jim” W. Gilmore, III and wife Heather of Altoona; two step-sons:...
Joan E. Myers
Feb 21, 2021
Joan Elizabeth Myers (Jo), 94, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Elmcroft Senior Living Facility in Duncansville.
She was born in Altoona on December 7, 1926 daughter of the late Michael M. and Pearl (Pozorski) Abraham. Joan married Bert R. Myers on June 13, 1946 in Cumberland,...
Kaylee Kruise
Feb 12, 2021
Kaylee J. Kruise
Kaylee J. Kruise, 11, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 12, 2021, at her home after a courageous 2 ½ year, battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona on December 23, 2009, a daughter of Richard J., III and Melissa D. (Mathers) Kruise.
She is survived by her parents of Altoona,...
Robert McMasters
Feb 7, 2021
Robert F. McMasters
January 25, 1933 -- February 7, 2021
Robert F. McMasters, 88, Hollidaysburg, died Sunday morning, February 7, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born January 25, 1933, in Greenwood, Altoona, a son of the late Charles Henry and Ester (Walker) McMasters. He was twice married, first to Patricia L. Blair, who died...
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