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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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.
No...
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...
Gerald Stevens
Jan 27, 2021
Arthur Gerald (Jerry) Stevens 08/19/1928 -- 01/27/2021 Arthur Gerald (Jerry) Stevens, 92, Antis Twp, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning at UPMC-Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Charles A. and Beatrice Pearl (Mathes) Stevens. He married Shirley Sommer on June 20, 1948, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, of more...
Mary J. Repko
Jan 26, 2021
Mary J. Repko, 93, went to her eternal reward at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late David L. and Mary (Horvath) Bartlebaugh. She married Earl G. Repko on September 18, 1948, in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2001.
Surviving are 5 sons, Ronald G., Robert M....
Thomas J. Kutruff
Jan 14, 2021
Thomas J. Kutruff, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon. He was blessed to be at the home he loved, with family there with him. Tom was born on June 18, 1936, in Altoona, son of the late Ralph and Lenora (Gill) Kutruff. He grew up on Asbury Lane and resided there his entire life.
Surviving is...
Walter Glenn DeArmitt, Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Walter G. DeArmitt, Jr. October 29, 1957 -- January 6, 2021 Walter G. DeArmitt, Jr., 63, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at his home in Huntingdon after battling several illnesses. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Walter G., Sr. & Martha Jean (Wolfe) DeArmitt. Surviving are two sisters; Trudy...
Frank Ake
Jan 1, 2021
Frank C. Ake, 91, Altoona, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at UPMC-Altoona following a lengthy illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clifford E. & Audrey (Gibboney) Ake. He married Dolores J. Lockard on May 28, 1954 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2013.
Surviving are three children; Cynthia A. Rabold...
Christine L. Simpson
Dec 31, 2020
Christine L. Simpson, 75, of Altoona, passed away on New Year’s Eve at UPMC, Altoona, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Christopher and Fanny Ravinia (James) McConnell. She married Richard P. Simpson on November 15, 1988, in Altoona. Christine is survived by her husband and two sons, Samuel R. Merritts, Jr., and...
Janice R. Johnson
Dec 25, 2020
Janice R. Johnson, 66, of Altoona, passed away on Christmas Day, at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Berwick, a daughter of the late John Paul and Evelyn Glade (Frank) Taylor. She married James L. Johnson on May 11, 1974, in Altoona. Janice is survived by her husband; one son, Jason P. (Lauren); her mother E. Glade Taylor, of York,...
Richard Dale Brehman
Dec 25, 2020
Richard Dale Brehman June 7, 1929 -- December 25, 2020 Richard Dale Brehman, 91, Altoona, died Christmas day at Elmcroft of Altoona. He was born in Williamsburg, PA, a son of the late George E. and Ethel (Acker) Brehman. He married Shirley Mae Biddle on September 2, 1949 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2003. He...
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