Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Rachel Petrone

Rachel Petrone

Feb 1, 2019

Rachel Petrone, age 84, Altoona, passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 1, 2019, following a brief illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Valentino) Rago.  She married William Petrone on March 4, 1961, in Philadelphia. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2002.Surviving are...

Renee Lynn Wyandt

Renee Lynn Wyandt

Jan 29, 2019

Renee Lynn Wyandt, 59, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of David P. and Joyce L. (Fluke) Roberts. On November 6, 1976, she married Kenneth J. Wyandt in Altoona. In addition to her husband, Kenneth, of 42 years, she is survived by her mother, Joyce; three children: Brent Wyandt of Altoona, Teshia Delgrande and...

Debra Jean Koontz

Debra Jean Koontz

Jan 26, 2019

Debra J. Koontz, 60, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning with her family by her side. She is now enjoying her new body free of pain and suffering in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore (Ps. 16:11). She fought an amazing and courageous battle with cancer...

Wilbert L Green

Wilbert L Green

Jan 24, 2019

Wilbert L. “Bert” Green, 71, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Louise (Freeman) Green. He married Bonnie David July 20, 1996.

Surviving is his wife Bonnie; his step-daughter Summer Tomlinson, his sister Kathy Sweitzer, his brothers Lou Green and Robert Pavlovich, brother in law Jeff David...

Donald J. Myers, Jr.

Donald J. Myers, Jr.

Jan 22, 2019

Donald J. Myers, Jr., 51, Washington, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He was born in Hayward, Calif., son of Donald J. Myers Sr. and the late Kathy Myers. A private family service will be held.

Linda L. Akins

Linda L. Akins

Jan 22, 2019

Linda L. Akins 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Edminston) Cunningham. She married Dale Akins on February 4, 1961. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2002.Surviving is her daughter Beth Akins Sugarman (Bruce) of New York City; her sons, all of Altoona: Mark Akins, Matthew...

Harley W Burket

Harley W Burket

Jan 10, 2019

Harley Wayne Burket, 79, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harley and Catherine (Porte) Burket. He married Judith Parsons August 10, 1962, at Geeseytown Lutheran Church.

Surviving is his wife Judith, his sons Kevin Burket, and his daughter Linda Arendt and her husband Michael of Minnesota. He was preceded in death...

Harry Thomas David

Harry Thomas David

Jan 8, 2019

Harry Thomas David, also known as “Bug”, 92, Duncansville, died Tuesday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clair Edward and Mary Belle (Benner) David. On July 4, 1953, he married Joyce Ann Beatty in Altoona. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2017.Surviving are three children: Bonnie Green and husband...

Richard A. Conrad

Richard A. Conrad

Jan 7, 2019

Richard A. Conrad, of Altoona, went home on Monday to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Chester A. and Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Suckling) Conrad.Richard is survived by a brother, Terry and wife Joyce of Johnstown; a nephew, Terry L. Conrad, Jr. and wife Genevieve of Berwyn;...

Nelda L. Bayle

Nelda L. Bayle

Jan 7, 2019

Surviving is her daughter Carol Smith (Glenn) of Claysburg, Linda Kenawell (John) of MO., Cindy O’Leary (Denis) of Oakmont, 7 grandchildren: Carolyn, John, II, Christina, Jennifer, Lynette, Katherine, and Michael; 11 great-grandchildren, and her dog Snickers.

Janet Louise Sipes

Janet Louise Sipes

Dec 26, 2018

Janet Louise Sipes, 86, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona, with her family by her side.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ritner I. and M. Lucille (McNamara) Fiester.

Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Robert D. Sipes of Altoona; six children: Robert A. (Susan) Sipes of Altoona, Gary L. (Patty) Sipes of Ponte Vedra,...

William E. Grim

William E. Grim

Dec 22, 2018

William E. Grim, Jr., 79, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William E., Sr. and Virginia R. (Green) Grim. He is survived by two daughters: Catherine Virginia Grim and Helen Darlene Grim; three sisters: Josie Selden, Janet Phillips and husband Steven, and Beatrice Saxion and husband Jack;...

Norma J. Belin

Norma J. Belin

Dec 17, 2018

Norma J. Belin, 83, Altoona, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer early Monday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ernest and Harriet Grace (McMonigal) Wright. On June 17, 1963, she married John F. Belin, Sr. in Winchester, VA. In addition to her husband of 55...

Mary J. Buchanan

Mary J. Buchanan

Dec 12, 2018

Mary J. Buchanan, 78, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Blandburg, a daughter of the late Genevieve G. Russell. On December 6, 1963, she married Sheldon V. Buchanan, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley J. Deeters and companion Bob Mowery...

Sara Jean Housley

Sara Jean Housley

Dec 8, 2018

Sara J. (Allison) Housley, 84, of Altoona, died, December 8, 2018, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Mansell) Allison.She graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1951. She was employed by the Altoona Area School District and retired in 1992 after 22 years of service. Sara was a member of the Wehnwood...

Walter W Focht

Walter W Focht

Dec 2, 2018

Walter W. Focht, 90, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Yellow Springs, a son of the late David W. and Flora Mae (Woomer) Focht. On November 7, 1945, he married Janet L. Sinclair in Maryland. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2018.   Surviving are three children: Ken W. Focht, Sr., and wife...

Leslie R Brooks

Leslie R Brooks

Dec 1, 2018

Leslie R. Brooks, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at the Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg. He was born in Allport, son of the late Charles and Alice Almeda (Baumgardner) Brooks. He married Harriett M. Reeseman of Altoona.

Surviving is his loving wife of almost 66 years; four daughters: Joey-Kathleen (Ken) of Altoona, Deborah (Rob) Harten of Glenn Dale, MD, Beth...

Edward Thomas Nail, Sr.

Edward Thomas Nail, Sr.

Nov 28, 2018

Edward Thomas Nail, Sr., 75, Tyrone, passed away early Wednesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clyde A. and Freda Jane (Thomas) Nail. He married Ruth Ann Guerin in 1964. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Edward T. Nail, Jr. and wife Meg of Tyrone, Bob Nail and wife...

Theresa Marie Bernard

Theresa Marie Bernard

Nov 23, 2018

Theresa Marie Bernard, 72, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Henry Theodore and Gladys Marie (Frotten) Bernard. She is survived by the father of their children, Miguel Malag Lumbag; four children: Mary E. Ross of Bushkill, PA, Miguel A. Lumbag and wife Rhonda of Burke, VA, Paul H....

Donald L. Burket

Donald L. Burket

Nov 13, 2018

Donald L. Burket, 94, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles O. and Elva M (Feight) Burket. He married Betty Utts April 5, 1947, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Juniata.Surviving is his wife Betty of 71 years; one daughter—Beth Burket Heinemann (Paul) of State College;...