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