Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Carl J. Kelly
May 19, 2020
Carl J. Kelly, “Cap”, 76, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home. He was born in Chest Springs, PA, son of the late Clyde and Rose (Flick) Kelly. On July 18, 2005, he married Patricia A. Kiser. In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by three children: Lori (Michael) Aimino, Andrew (Andrea) Kelly, and...
Ralph Clair McClellan
May 18, 2020
Ralph Clair McClellan, 94, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Altoona passed away Monday, May 18th at American House in Bonita Springs, FL. Clair was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert K. and Margaret S. (Smith) McClellan. On June 21, 1950, he married Evelyn M. (Widney) in Tyrone. Clair is survived by his wife of 70 years, three...
William Shawn Gority
May 12, 2020
William Shawn Gority, 60, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. He was born in the United Kingdom, son of the late William Xavier and Audrey June (Orner) Gority. He is survived by a brother, James Gority. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later time.
Betty Louise Mock
May 5, 2020
Betty L. Mock, 88, Altoona, died Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Andrew H., Sr. and Hilda Mae (Reeseman) Hollen. On June 27, 1953, she married Clifford John Mock at the Juniata Church of the Brethren in Juniata. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2003. Betty is survived by a...
Doris Irene Wall
May 5, 2020
Doris Irene Wall, 94, Duncansville, died Tuesday afternoon at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jesse H. and Clara E. (Butler) Kensinger. On August 12, 1945, she married Ralph F. Wall in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1999. Doris is survived by three sons: Kendall R. and wife Nancy of...
Danial R. Leonard
May 5, 2020
Danial R. Leonard, 36, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Rod L. Desch and Dureen R. Leonard. No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary A. Beers
May 4, 2020
Mary A. Beers, 62, Fallentimber died early Monday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John A. and Ella C. (Thomas) Clair. She is survived by her husband, Thomas and a brother, Ron of Orlanda, FL. Mary was a homemaker. She was an avid outdoors woman. She enjoyed fishing and loved animals. At the...
Andrea Jade Brantner
Apr 27, 2020
Andrea Jade Brantner, 21, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Andrew J. and Michele L. (Stein) Brantner.
Andrea is survived by three siblings: Michael P. Stein, Christina M. Stein, and Jonathan A. Brantner; paternal grandparents, James E. Brantner and Susan T. Feathers; maternal grandmother: Sonya L. Stein; and aunts and...
Dennis Dean Kraft
Apr 26, 2020
Dennis Dean Kraft, 73, Altoona, died late Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Bernard and Mildred (Dorer) Kraft. He was twice married. He married Geraldine Kraft and she preceded him in death on February 18, 1996. On August 20, 1999, he married Pamela Rickard in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife,...
Leona T. Campbell
Apr 25, 2020
Leona T. Campbell, 91, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Ida (Hertzog) Warner. She was twice married. On February 4, 1950, she married Robert Moore at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1955. On June 13, 1970 she...
Michael C. Rodriguez
Apr 23, 2020
Michael C. Rodriguez, Sr., 88, Altoona, died Thursday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alex and Amanda (Carrillo) Rodriguez. On October 19, 1955, he married Laurel Williams in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2018. Surviving are five children: Stanley Williams, Roxane Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Jr., Timothy Steven Rodriguez, and...
Louis C. Adams
Apr 22, 2020
Louis C. Adams, 55, Bellwood, died Wednesday evening at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ronald, Sr. and Sylvia (Adams) Merritts. He is survived by three children: Carol Adams of Duncansville, Paula Mortimer and husband Michael, Jr. of Altoona, and Andrew Adams and fiancé Natalie of Bellwood; five grandchildren: Michael III,...
Fredric R. Smith
Apr 19, 2020
Fredric R. Smith, 80, Altoona, died Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1939, in Altoona, son of the late Ross F. and Mildred N. (Kunes) Smith. Surviving are three siblings; Sondra Jean Moyer of Altoona, James R. Smith of Reno, NV and Patti A. Jones of Narvon, PA. He is also survived...
Barbara H. Latchford
Apr 12, 2020
Barbara (Moore) Latchford, 79, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Logan Township, died Sunday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wm. Howard and Helen (Switzer) Moore. On June 20, 1964, she married Richard Latchford at Bethany Lutheran Church in Altoona, and he preceded her in death in 2016. Surviving are a son, Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Latchford,...
Ryan M. Grealey-Nyce
Apr 8, 2020
Ryan M. Grealey-Nyce, 27, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC-Altoona, of heart complications. He was born in Altoona, son of Edward Nyce and Gail Grealey. Surviving are his parents and his children: Maci and Ryan, Jr.; a brother, Shawn; two nieces; and numerous aunt, uncles, and cousins. Ryan was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He loved being outdoors....
Kevin L. Snyder
Apr 5, 2020
Kevin L. Snyder, 64, Altoona, died Sunday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Joyce (Burket) Snyder. He married Annette Sunderland. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2019. Kevin is survived by three children: Brad Snyder, Aimee Sunderland, and Kevin Snyder, Jr., all of Altoona; five grandchildren; a brother, Barry...
Betty A. Welles
Mar 25, 2020
Betty A. Welles, 67, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Wayne County. She was raised by the late Neil and Evelyn Bennett. Betty was twice married. She married David Welles in 1978. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2004. She later married Sam Campbell. He preceded her in death in 2013. Betty is...
Doris A. Progl
Mar 23, 2020
Doris A. Progl, 84, Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Catherine Township, daughter of the late John and Theda (Bousum) Robley. On February 17, 1954, she married Joseph Progl in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death in 1991. Doris is survived by three children: Stacey Nalley of Altoona, Rick Progl of Huntington, and Cathy Fochler...
Marian L. Esworthy
Mar 18, 2020
Marian L. Esworthy, 72, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Albert W. and Marian B. (Ball) Lundberg. She married Paul A. Esworthy in July of 1996. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2005. She is survived by four children: Kimberly Halerz of Cresson, Leslie (Rick) Shaw of Altoona,...
M. Emilie Igou
Mar 18, 2020
Emilie Igou, 87, Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Hope Camp, daughter of the late John E. and Agnes May (Berkey) Newell. On March 14, 1958, she married Richard A. Igou in Penfield. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2017. Surviving are three daughters: Cynthia May Absher of Port St. Lucie, FL, Catherine Marie...