Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Bernard Joseph Braniff, Jr.

Bernard Joseph Braniff, Jr.

Jul 27, 2020

Bernard Joseph Braniff, Jr., 57, Altoona, passed away Monday morning in Portage. He was born in Spangler. He was raised by John, Sr. and Dorothy Bush. He is survived by his adoptive mother, Dorothy; and three cousins: John Bush, Jr., Karen Farber, and Martha Jones. No public services will be held. Interment will take place at Blair Memorial Park.

Amanda K. Henninger

Amanda K. Henninger

Jul 20, 2020

Amanda K. Henninger, 43, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Kenneth and Donnis (Smith) Miller. On September 5, 1998, she married Michael A. Henninger in Altoona. In addition to her husband, Mike, of 22 years, she is survived by her mother, Donnis of Altoona; three children: Kristopher Henninger and wife Brianna,...

Robert J. Owen

Robert J. Owen

Jul 13, 2020

Robert J. Owen, 70, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at his home. He was born in Ellwood City, son of the late John Harold and Martha Caroline (Rink) Owen. He is survived by two daughters: Wendy Butterbaugh and husband John of Altoona and Robin McClintock and fiancé Joshua Bledsoe of North Carolina; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was...

Byron Donald Micah Stroud

Byron Donald Micah Stroud

Jul 9, 2020

Byron Donald Micah Stroud, aka Micah, 45, Tyrone, passed away Thursday morning at his home. He was born in State College, son of Byron Lee and Elaine Carol Shafer-Stroud. On February 25, 1995, he married Meghan Lorraine Fields in Petersburg, PA. In addition to his wife, Meghan, of 25 years, he is survived by his mother, Elaine of Williamsburg; a...

David Lynn Woleslagle

David Lynn Woleslagle

Jul 5, 2020

David L. "Dave" Woleslagle, 77, Altoona, passed away July 5, 2020, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses. Dave was raised in Tyrone, son of the late Walter and Anna Jane (Conaghan) Woleslagle. On July 22, 1967, he married Sandra K. Lear. In addition to his wife of 52 years, surviving are two children: Holly...

William Donnelly Thompson, Jr.

William Donnelly Thompson, Jr.

Jun 15, 2020

William Donnelly Thompson Jr., 81, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at his residence. He was the son of William D. Sr. and Pauline (Bowman) Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Anne (Densevich) Thompson; three children: William D. Thompson III (Dana) of Altoona, Susan L. Summers (Matt) of Pasadena, Md., and Michael D. Thompson (Nicole Ballos) of...

June S. Ehgartner

June S. Ehgartner

Jun 2, 2020

June S. Ehgartner, 89, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilson T. and Velma M. (Hopkins) Hamler. On December 18, 1948, she married Carl G. Ehgartner in Cumberland, MD. In addition to her husband of 72 years, she is survived by two sons: Dr. Timothy Ehgartner and wife LuAnn,...

Kenneth William Rider, Sr.

Kenneth William Rider, Sr.

Jun 1, 2020

Kenneth William Rider, Sr., 69, Altoona, died Monday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Luella (Way) Rider. On August 3, 1985, he married Debbie Lukens in Altoona at the Mardorf United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife of 35 years, he is survived by a son, Kenneth W. Rider, Jr. of...

Lena C. Ferguson

Lena C. Ferguson

May 29, 2020

Lena C. Ferguson, 98, Pittsburgh, formerly of Juniata, died early Friday morning at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late Frank and Almira (Keith) Garner. On December 28, 1936, she married Duncan Ferguson, Jr. in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia A....

Nancy Jean Popovich

Nancy Jean Popovich

May 27, 2020

Nancy Jean Popovich, 71, Bellwood, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Urdine (Lingenfelter) Mack. She married Michael Thomas Popovich in 1972 and he preceded her in death on March 5, 2002. She is survived by three children: Amy Popovich (Lori Wiley) of Altoona, Cathy Bailor of Altoona, and...

Ruth A. Soliday

Ruth A. Soliday

May 23, 2020

Ruth A. Soliday, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Somerset, PA, daughter of the late James Wilson and Mary Ellen (Burkett) Sarver. On January 22, 1956, she married R. Bruce Soliday in Las Cruces, NM., In addition to her husband of 64 years, she is survived by two daughters: Debbie A. Brown Gormley...

Carl J. Kelly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...