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Altoona, PA Obituaries
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Frederick M Teigler
Dec 17, 2024
Frederick M Teigler, 73, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home.
He was born in Buffalo, son of the late Frederick A. and Mildred P. (Priest) Teigler. On September 1, 1973, he married Marie E. Kovalcik in Morristown, NJ. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2005.
Fred is survived by two children: Sarah E. Teigler in White Oak and Jeffrey...
James A. Worthy
Dec 13, 2024
James A. Worthy, 65, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of Elwood and Joanna (Rupert) Worthy.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Thomas. He will be deeply missed by many, especially his good friend, Pete.
James enjoyed playing chess, the piano and guitar. He was an avid reader and took tai-chi...
Carl G. Ehgartner
Dec 12, 2024
Carl G. Ehgartner, 94, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Westminster Woods at Huntingdon.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Karl and Maria Ehgartner. On December 18, 1948, he married June S. Hamler in Cumberland, MD. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2020.
He is survived by two sons: Dr. Timothy Ehgartner of Huntingdon and Dr. Greg Ehgartner...
George W. Heaton
Dec 10, 2024
George W. Heaton, 87, Altoona, passed away Tuesday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late George F. and Lillian P. (Kelly) Heaton.
On June 1, 1957, he married Phyllis R. Todd in New York State.
In addition to his wife Phyllis, of 67 years, he is survived by two daughters: Charlotte Douglas of Tampa, FL and Carolyn Miller (Michael) of Kennett...
Paul L Hetrick
Dec 9, 2024
Paul L Hetrick, 86, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Emporium, PA, son of the late Roy and Mary (Coon) Hetrick.
On March 13, 1971, he married Linda L Henry in Altoona.
In addition to his wife Linda, of 53 years, he is survived by four children: Christian Brumbaugh in CA, Stephen (Deborah)...
Deborah A. Himes
Nov 30, 2024
Deborah A. Skipper Himes, 74, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilmer S. and Joan M. (Trostle) Skipper.
She is survived by a daughter, Carrie Rowles; numerous grandchildren; a sister, Carol Phelan of Altoona; a brother, Jamie Skipper and wife Renee of Hollidaysburg; brother-in-law, Allen Phelan, Sr.; nephews:...
James E Frederick Sr.
Nov 20, 2024
James E. Frederick, Sr., 92, of Altoona, passed away at his home Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Helen (Speck) Frederick. He married Anna M. Nagle, who preceded him in death July 22, 1996. He then married Thelma Smith, who preceded him in death in 1999.
Surviving are his children: Helen Frederick, Cindy Frederick,...
William E McLaughlin
Nov 11, 2024
William E. "Old Bill" McLaughlin, 92, Tyrone, died Monday morning, November 11, 2024, at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born June 4, 1932, in Altoona, a son of the late William E. & Helen O. (Isenberg) McLaughlin. He married Winifred M. (Winnie) Kennedy on August 19, 1960, in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on April 29,...
Robert James Graffius II
Nov 10, 2024
Robert James Graffius, II, 73, Altoona, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born March 14, 1951, in Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA. He married Pamela Keiper on April 9, 1986, in Virginia Beach, VA.
Surviving is his wife, Pamela, five children, 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, one brother and his dog, Cody. He was preceded in...
Virginia Chipperfield
Nov 9, 2024
Virgnia May (Piper) Chipperfield, 82, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 9, 2024, from her home. She was born November 14, 1941, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late A. Blair Piper and Rozella (McCoy) Piper. She married Charles Richard Chipperfield, Jr., on October 29, 1960, in Duncansville, PA.
Surviving is her husband, Charles, of more than...
Gail L Plouse
Nov 3, 2024
Gail L. Plouse, 57, of Juniata Gap, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Howard L. & Wanda Marie (Salsgiver) Harber. She married Robert Lee Plouse on December 22, 1990, in Altoona.
Surviving is her husband, two sons; Daniel Harber and Robert Plouse, II, all of Altoona, two brothers; William Harber(Roxene)...
S. Jean Pittman
Oct 30, 2024
Sara “Jean” Pittman, 100, of Altoona, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Hollidaysburg, PA, to the late Harry W. and Mary Ann (Benton) Crain.
Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James E. Pittman, who passed away on December 19, 2004, and her daughter, Karen...
Antoinette Arrow
Oct 22, 2024
Antoinette Arrow, 79, Altoona, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born August 31, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Shindle) DiFiore. She married Charles V. Arrow, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 1, 2023.
Surviving are three children, Rena Frederick and her partner Michael Lombardo, Charles Vincent Arrow, Jr.,...
Laurie Jo Dey
Oct 22, 2024
Laurie Jo Dey, 77, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home. She was born in Lock Haven, daughter of the late Charles R. and Elanor L. (Sauers) Burd.
Surviving is her daughter, Laulena Y. Leighty (Erik) of Williamsburg; three grandchildren: Tarynn Friedenberger (Christopher) of Altoona, Tambri Klein (Matthew) of Altoona and Tanner Snyder of Munster; and great-grandchildren: Hayden, Hailey, Hadley, Natalia,...
M Gene McClellan
Oct 21, 2024
M. Gene McClellan, 92, passed away on October 21 , 2024, at Presbyterian Village Of Hollidaysburg.
He was born at home in Juniata Gap Altoona on February 29,
1932, a son of the late Robert K McClellan and Margaret (Smith) McClellan. On August 11, 1956 he married his soul mate Hester Zoe Robison.
Gene is survived by his wife of 68 years. Also,...
Charon K Clabaugh
Oct 20, 2024
Charon K. (Ramsey) Clabaugh, 76, Altoona, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1948, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elder D. Ramsey and Esther B. (Peterman) Ramsey. She married Gary Clabaugh on April 30, 2011, in Altoona.
Surviving is her husband, Gary, two daughters, Tracey (George) Stiffler and husband Frederick of Altoona,...
Ruth A Korman
Oct 19, 2024
Ruth A. Korman, 74, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Alberta (Garman) Gray. She married Gene B. Korman, Sr., on March 15, 2008, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2024.
Ruth is survived by one...
Patricia L. Robinson
Oct 15, 2024
Patricia L. “Patti” (Riley) Robinson, 72, Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, at her residence after a three year battle with Sarcoma cancer.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and P. Joyce Riley.
On May 16, 1981, she married Lawrence P. Robinson at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are her husband; her beloved daughter, Dawn L. (Marc) Abraham of...
Robert R. Barr
Oct 14, 2024
Robert R. Barr, 90, of Altoona, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home following a brief illness.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clyde H. and Mary Irene (Thomas) Barr. He married Donna M. Noll on June 26, 1953, in Winchester, VA.
Bob retired from ConRail as a clerk. He had served in the U.S. Navy...
Gregory Blair
Oct 13, 2024
Gregory R. Blair, 77, Claysburg, died Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, at his residence.
He was born January 22, 1947, in Altoona, a son of the late Charles and Belva (Brown) Blair. He married Sandra Smith August 27, 1966, in Claysburg.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra, of 58 years, two sons; Jeffrey (Lisa), of Roaring Spring, Michael (Shelly) of Claysburg, two daughters;...
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