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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Nancy M. Stout
Jan 3, 2025
Nancy M. Stout, 98, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Russel T. and Margaret W. (Beals) Grove.
On May 15, 1946, she married Robert R. Stout. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2002.
She is survived by two sons: Robert P. and Franklin R., both of Altoona;...
William H. Garman
Jan 2, 2025
William H. Garman, 87, Altoona, passed away Thursday.
He was born in Calvin, PA, son of the late Jessie and Layla Garman.
He married Sondra Steel. She preceded him in death in April of 1990.
He is survived by special friend, Marcella Armstrong; two sons: William R. and Scott Allen; and a sister, Jean.
Bill retired in 2005 as a night manager from Coca-Cola....
Clara D. Hite
Dec 25, 2024
Clara D. (LaMorte) Hite, 92, passed away early Wednesday morning.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John G. and Grace (Finocho) LaMorte.
On January 21, 1956, she married William A. Hite, who preceded her in death on December 1, 1997.
Together they had two children, Kevin l. (Jeanne) and Kathryn Hileman (Scott). They were blessed with three grandchildren, Andrew...
Ashley Nicole Anderson
Dec 24, 2024
Ashley Nicole Anderson, 36, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Shawn and Ann (Friedenberger) Anderson.
She is survived by her mother, Ann; and two children: Savannah Winters and Preston Meyers.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.
Darlene Mae (Houck) Blontz Smeak
Dec 21, 2024
Darlene Mae (Houck) Blontz Smeak, 83, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin and Roma (Gormont) Houck.
She was twice married. First to Russell Blontz on June 20, 1959. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2004. She then married her second love, Roger Smeak...
Bonnie Kay Weierick
Dec 17, 2024
Bonnie Kay Weierick, 64, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald and Florence (Christman) Vipond.
She married Wayne Weierick. He preceded her in death in 2007.
She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Shore (Michael) of Charles Town, WV; a son, Travis Weierick of Altoona; grandchildren: Barrett Hicks, Kamden, Haidyn and Ethan Sipes;...
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,...
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