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