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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Doris Bearr
Oct 11, 2024
Doris Bearr was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Altoona, the daughter of Homer Joseph and Jessie Mildred (Lafferty) Bearr. She died at home on Oct. 11, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 94. Doris grew up in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1948.
Following graduation, Doris started working at the Altoona Mirror in the Classified Department....
Dorsey L Shaw
Oct 11, 2024
Dorsey L. Shaw, 88, of Altoona, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 29, 1936, in Tyrone, PA, a son of the late Eugene Kenneth and Mary (Decker) Shaw. He married Joyce Cowher on June 6, 1959, in Tyrone, PA.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce, of 65 years, one son, Jeff Shaw...
Chester Deremer
Oct 8, 2024
Chester W. Deremer, 77, Altoona, died October 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born 0n November 26, 1946, in Saxton, PA, a son of the late Mearl and Dorothy (Reed) Deremer. He married Judith A. Quarello on January 28, 1967 in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife, Judith, of 57 years, one granddaughter, Maranda (Deremer} Caporuscio and husband Jordan of Altoona, a...
Raymond L. Ramey
Oct 5, 2024
Raymond Lloyd Ramey, 79, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born October 3, 1945, in Altoona, son of the late Lloyd L. and Maude L. (Shope) Ramey.
He is survived by a cousin, Jeanie {Ferguson} McMinn and husband Jim McMinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Cecelia Walinsky and brother, Orville Ramey.
He was a...
Marianne R. Iacovella
Sep 30, 2024
Marianne R. Iacovella, 69, Altoona, died Monday, September 30, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona.
She was born January 18, 1955, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles and Cecile (Woodcock) McMasters. She married Michael S. Iacovella.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Ivanna Iacovella and two grandchildren, Lillyona and Bentley Iacovella, all of Altoona.
During her working years she worked in the laundry department...
A. Lucille Davis
Sep 25, 2024
Agnes Lucille “Lucy” Davis, 92, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 25, 2024.
She was born in Alverda, PA , daughter of the late Raymond and Wilda Duriez.
She married James N. Davis on February 18, 1952 in Barnesboro, PA. He proceeded her in death on April 22, 1992. They were married for 40 years.
She...
Hazel Mickey
Sep 22, 2024
Hazel F. Mickey, 73, Bellwood, passed away Sunday evening.
She was born in Bellwood, a daughter of Roy E. and Jeannette (Garman) McCaulley.
She married Howard S. Mickey. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2013.
Hazel is survived by her mother, Jeannette; two children: Christine Ridinger (Scott) and Joseph Hillard, all of Bellwood; grandchildren: Noah and Aaron Hillard, Casandra, Justin and...
Charlotte B. Shumac
Sep 21, 2024
Charlotte B. Tilson Shumac, 82, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at her home.
She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late George Franklin and Mildred Geraldine (Yohn) Adams.
On September 3, 1983 she married Ralph E. Shumac in Edith Davis Eve Chapel. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2021.
She is survived by five sons: Joe Tilson (Deb), Ken Tilson...
Judd Raymer Stehley, III
Sep 15, 2024
Judd Raymer Stehley, III, 76, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Judd Raymer, II and June (Bittner) Stehley. He also had a step-mother, Joyce Stehley Norris.
On October 24, 2022, he married Connie Mae Clapper in Hollidaysburg.
In addition to his wife Connie, he is survived by a daughter, Shannon Stehley...
Edith J. Shannon
Sep 14, 2024
Edith “Edie” Joan “Bunker” Shannon, 84, of Altoona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at UPMC Altoona following extended illness.
She was born in Altoona to the late Willard and Clara (Shope) Berry and attended Altoona Area High School. Shortly after graduating in 1958, Edie and her former husband, the late Charles “Bob” Shannon, had four...
Howard R. Sell
Sep 11, 2024
Howard R. “Bud” Sell, 97, passed away from the effects of Covid and pneumonia at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his immediate family.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1926 in Altoona, son of Russell C. Sell and Mary (Carson) Sell.
He married Patricia Fink on July 25, 1952.
Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Patricia (Fink); daughters: Sharon Wall (John) of Altoona,...
Tony Lee McCloskey
Aug 31, 2024
Tony Lee McCloskey, 45, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
He was born in Altoona, son of Joseph McCloskey and Jean (Williams) Burris.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Cassidy Garay (Luis Monet) of Miami, FL; nieces, Adalyn and Camila; aunt, Joan Cromwell; and cousins: Nichole Hollibaugh, Mandy Drost and Stephanee Drost. He is also survived by a large...
James Stanley Kobel, Jr.
Aug 30, 2024
James Stanley Kobel, Jr., 76, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late James Stanley and Elda L. (Stehley) Kobel.
On March 31, 1972, he married Ella D. Luke in Bellwood.
In addition to his wife, Ella; he is survived by a daughter, Dawn N. Kobel and son-in-law, Adam Yoffe of Chicago, IL; two sisters:...
Beverly James Emig
Aug 28, 2024
Beverly James (Clapper) Emig, 73, Duncansville, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by many of her immediate family.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Frank and Eva Geraldine (Lewis) James.
She is survived by her husband, the Rev. John L. Emig; a son, Gean P. Clapper, III (Selena) of San Antonio, TX; and two daughters: Heather M. Bennett (Christopher) of...
Sheldon R. Kauffman
Aug 26, 2024
Sheldon (Shell) Ray Kauffman, 89, of Altoona, PA, peacefully passed away on Monday August 26, 2024, at UPMC in Altoona, PA.
Shell was born on October 25, 1934, in Altoona, PA to William Henry, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Halton) Kauffman. Shell was drafted into the Army in 1957 and honorably served his country as a Corporal until 1959. He married the...
Howard E. Walters, Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
Howard E. Walters, Jr., 89, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard E., Sr. and Margaret A. (Walker) Walters.
He married Virginia (Stetter) Walters. She preceded him in death.
Howard is survived by a nephew, Mark Hoover of Altoona.
He played the organ for Greenwood United Methodist Church for many years. He also drove bus for the...
Stewart Lee Gingerich
Aug 23, 2024
Stewart Lee Gingerich, 82, Altoona, passed away Friday.
He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Irene Gingerich.
He was thrice married. He married Carol Marie Quirin who preceded him in death in October of 1963. He married Rosalie Bryar who preceded him in death in July of 1972. He married Connie Diane Hileman on May 5, 1979 in Altoona.
In...
Donna Jean Mollica
Aug 18, 2024
Donna Jean Mollica, 71, Altoona, passed away Sunday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Blackie) Holland.
She is survived by two sons, John Mollica of Roaring Spring and William Mollica of Altoona; grandchildren: Lou, John Jr., Emily, Alexa Jade, Mila and William Jr.; great grandchildren, Gabriel, Rosabella and Catherin; and siblings: Dale Holland, Keith Holland, Scott...
Sean Chauncey Hansard
Aug 13, 2024
Sean Chauncey Hansard, 37, Du Bois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday after courageously facing an extended illness.
He was born in Altoona, son of Randy L Hansard and Melissa A Dublin.
In addition to his loving parents; he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Sherry Dublin and an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins who will forever hold him in their...
Judith Ann Hamilton
Aug 12, 2024
Judith Ann Hamilton, 80, Altoona, passed away Monday.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Russell and Elda (Shipe) Lauver.
Judy was twice married. She married Harry Hamilton, father of her children, who preceded her in death. She later married Thomas Vinglas, who also preceded her in death, on February 10, 2021.
Judy is survived by a son, Steven Lee...
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