Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Richard Bell Marshall
May 6, 2019
Richard Bell Marshall, 75, Altoona, passed away Monday evening. He was born in Washington, DC, son of the late Harry and Ruth (Bell) Marshall. On October 16, 1976, he married Sheryl Smith. In addition to his wife, Sheryl, he is survived by four daughters: Joanne Marshall of South Huntingdon, Jelene Barrineau of Altoona, Jendi Marshall of Everett, and Jodi Wade...
Susan L. Estright
May 5, 2019
Susan L. Estright, 69, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Phyllis (Samuels) Albright. She married John R. Estright August 19, 1968 in Altoona. He preceded her in death in 2003. Surviving are her daughters: Kerry Estright-Pruznak and husband Kevin, and Ann Noce and husband Michael;...
Donald Eugene Smith
May 2, 2019
Donald Eugene Smith, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harvey Smith, Jr. and Lorraine (Stehley) Oswalt (Leroy). On July 9, 1962, he married Norma Lou Larkins in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Norma, of 56 years, he is survived by a daughter, Dawn “DJ” Huff and...
P. Rodger Ecker
Apr 28, 2019
P. Rodger Ecker, 70, Altoona, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul L. and Jean E. (Wolfe) Ecker. On October 2, 1976, he married Cheryl A. Walker. In addition to his wife, Cheryl, of 42 years, he is survived by two children: Darla J. Wherry and husband Jeff and Dina...
Gary Ronald Rupert
Apr 22, 2019
Gary Ronald Rupert, 82, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Grace (Wolfe) Rupert. In 1958, he married Judith Schiappa. In addition to his wife Judy of 60 years, he is survived by three children: Gary R. Rupert, Jr. of Altoona, Heidi Keirn-Smith and husband Marc of Mechanicsburg, and Nicole...
Cherie DelGrosso
Apr 19, 2019
Cherie M. DelGrosso, 85, Altoona, passed away at her home on Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Irvona, daughter of the late Theodore and Eunice (Gates) Fagan. She married Frank DelGrosso in 1953; he preceded her in death 08/08/2000.
Surviving is her daughter Lucinda J. Robertazzi, her grandson Joseph Robertazzi, III, her granddaughter Joyce Haggans and her husband...
Joesph Pennington
Apr 17, 2019
Joseph Pennington, of Duncansville, passed away at UPMC Wednesday, April 17, 2019, after a brief illness. He was a longtime resident of a loving Skills group home.
Joe was the remaining child of Leona and J.W. Pennington of Altoona. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Anyone who came to know Jo also came to love...
Stanley R. Tallman
Apr 12, 2019
Stanley R. Tallman, 70, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Bend, Oregon, son of the late William R. and Arlene (Christy) Tallman. On June 7, 1986 he married Kristina King in Altoona. In addition to his wife of 32 years, he is survived by five children: Julie Emerick of...
Velda B. Rodamer
Apr 12, 2019
Velda B. Rodamer, 95, Tyrone, passed away early Friday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Belle (Cherry) Lasher. She married Burton Amous Rodamer. He preceded her in death. Velda is survived by two children: Lorene Frischknecht and husband Henry, Sr. of Sussex, NJ and David Rodamer of Tyrone; grandchildren:...
Phyllis C. Graham
Apr 6, 2019
Phyllis C. Graham, 89, Altoona, passed away Saturday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Raymond and Mable (McCaulley) Moyer. She married John R. Graham in Altoona. He preceded her in death on October 12, 1984. Phyllis is survived by three children: John L. Graham, Bonnie Wright, and Janet Eaton and husband Richard; a sister, Nellie Burkhart;...
Donald V McConahy, Jr
Apr 5, 2019
Donald V. McConahy, Jr, 69, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald V. McConahy, Sr., and Doris G. (Hoffman) McConahy, who survives him.
Also surviving are numerous nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Amos Ferguson.
Donald retired from Tyrone Township Road Maintenance. He was an...
Robert P. Swanger
Apr 4, 2019
Robert P. Swanger, also known as “Cuz”, 84, Altoona, passed away late Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late S. Paul and Sarah G. (Wesley) Swanger. He is survived by eight cousins: Patricia Auker, Rick Auker and wife Carol, and Jeffrey Auker and wife Kimberly, all of Altoona, Sandy Alexander and Michael Holland and wife...
Marilyn J. French
Apr 4, 2019
Marilyn J. French, 74, of Altoona, passed away Thursday night at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George H. and Elma G. (Gillilland) Ross. She married Robert F. French July 5, 1975, in Altoona. He preceded her in death April 4, 1992.
Surviving are her children: Timothy S. Ross, Karen Quarry (James), Kevin...
Martha Hammond
Mar 31, 2019
Martha Hammond, 65, Altoona, passed away at her home Sunday evening. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late James D. and Ruth L. (Noel) Hammond, Sr.
Surviving is the love of her life Randy Oswald, Sr., her children: Aimee Hammond, Miriam Mallon and her husband Kristen, Randy Oswald, Jr; four grandchildren: Caleb, Trinity, Izaha, and Joseph; three brothers:...
Elaine J. Stetser
Mar 28, 2019
Elaine J. Stetser, 71, Altoona, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Easton, Northampton County, daughter of the late Harold R., Sr. and Betty M. (Green) Schrantz. On July 26, 1969, she married the Rev. Harry G. Stetser at Salem Shalters Church in Fleetwood, PA. He preceded her in death on...
Martha Mock
Mar 28, 2019
Martha Mock, 80, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at home. She was born in Bamberg, Germany. She married Willis Mock in 1955; he preceded her in death in 1985.
Surviving are 4 children: Veronica Mock, Pamela Montgomery (James), Tina Mock, Tim Mock (Jody); 5 grandchildren: Brittany Murtiff, Brandon Murtiff, Mason Zillinger, Kayla Montgomery, and Christopher Montgomery, and her special family...
Durwood B. Hatch
Mar 28, 2019
Durwood B. Hatch left this temporary dwelling place to enter his heavenly home on March 28, 2019.He was born in Altoona, on November 18,1925, to James L. And Cecilia (Trout) Hatch. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia (McQuillen); son, Keith (Mary); daughter, Amy (Gary); and three grandchildren: Ben (Sarah), Ryan and Emily.He was preceded in death by...
Joseph Thomas Himes
Mar 26, 2019
Pastor Joseph Thomas Himes, 60, Altoona, entered into Glory on Tuesday.He was born in Altoona, son of Dorothy (Teufel) Himes.Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Candice (McCaulley) Himes; a son, Robert M. Clark Jr., who resided with him; a daughter, Melissa A. Hagan of Hollidaysburg; a brother, Gene (Wendy) Himes of Altoona; two aunts: Caroline Shuff and Kay Teufel,...
Randall C. Donlan
Mar 25, 2019
Randall C. Donlan, 69, Altoona, passed away early Monday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Robert and C. Louise (Houser) Donlan. On Nov. 24, 1972, he married Nancy Sellers in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Donlan; three children: Carey Williams and husband, Martin, Robert E. Donlan and wife, Brigitte, and Brian...
Arlene M Leonard
Mar 24, 2019
Arlene M. Leonard, 87, Altoona, passed away at her home early Sunday morning. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late Howard and Sara Ruth (Youtzy) Miller. She married Daniel G. Leonard June 2, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1999.
Surviving are six children: Denia Carothers, Dureen Leonard, Dorcey Cuzzolina (Dave), Terry Leonard (Verna), Roger...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
