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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mary Jane Kingsbury
Dec 24, 2020
Mary Jane Kingsbury, 96, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Christmas Eve at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Manheim RD, PA, a daughter of the late Harrison Berkenbine and Ida (Lutz) Long. She married Daniel H. Kingsbury on July 11, 1947, in Landisville, Lancaster County, PA. He preceded her in death in February...
Doris Jean Smith
Dec 19, 2020
Doris Jean Estep Smith, 87, Altoona, died Saturday morning, December 19th, following an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Franklin Streightiff & Grace Edna (Mohler).
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Aseltyne of Sarasota, Florida and Barbara E. Socks of Waynesboro, PA, one son; Donald Roy Estep of Altoona, three grandchildren...
Lynn Wilcosky
Dec 18, 2020
Lynn Marie (Dickey) Wilcosky, 71, Greensburg, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was the wife of Ray Wilcosky, with whom she shared thirty eight (38) wonderful years of marriage.
Lynn was born in Fort Meade, Maryland. She was the daughter of William R. and Viola (Cuddles) P. Dickey. She graduated from Altoona High School...
Gayla Jolinda Clark
Dec 16, 2020
Gayla Jolinda Clark,74, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Delbert Arthur Clark, Jr. and Elizabeth Rita (Mills) Clark. She is survived by her sister Cheri L. Clark in Oakland, California. Gayla graduated from Altoona Area High School and attended First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. There will be no viewing...
Dorothy J. Sands
Dec 14, 2020
Dorothy Jean Sands was a sweet, caring, loving daughter, wife, mother “sister”, Grandmother, aunt and friend. She left this world and went to heaven on Monday, December 14th after having acquired the COVID 19 virus and following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dorothy was born to Benjamin Franklin Weber and Catherine Uldene (Moffitt) Weber on December 20, 1932. After...
Grace Veloz Johns
Dec 12, 2020
Grace Veloz Johns, 92, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Epifanio and Josephine (Reynosa) Veloz. She is survived by a daughter, Carole MacVicar of Pittsburgh; a son, Norman Johns of Altoona; and two sisters: Shirley Ecker of Florida and Joanne Veloz of Altoona. She was preceded...
Audrey Jean Stout
Dec 10, 2020
Audrey Jean Stout, 83, State College, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard Jacob and Margaret Marie (Baker) Wendle. She married Thomas Stout and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two children: Thomas Melvin Stout and wife Shelley of Horseheads, NY and Tracey Stout Deak and partner...
Janet Black
Dec 4, 2020
Janet M. Black, formerly of East Orange, NJ, died peacefully Friday night, December 4, 2020, at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Amos G. and M. Alberta (Walter) Black.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews including; Jerre Black of Claysburg, Clair Black of Bedford, Patty Lohr of Jacksonville, FL, Irma Bowser of Osterburg...
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