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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Jay E. Strawmire
Aug 2, 2024
Jay E. Strawmire, 84, Altoona, passed away.
He was born August 4, 1939 in Altoona, son of the late Russel J. and Ethel C. (Burns) Strawmire.
On June 17, 1961, he married Sally A. Davis at Holy Rosary Parish. She preceded him in death on February 1, 2022.
He is survived by a son, Michael P. Strawmire of Altoona; a daughter, Michele A....
James W. Fisher, Jr.
Aug 2, 2024
James W. Fisher, Jr., 75, Altoona, passed away Friday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late James W., Sr. and Arlene (Bennett) Fisher.
On March 10, 1973, he married Deborah L. Parsons in Altoona.
In addition to his beloved wife, Deborah, of 52 years; he is survived by three children: Stefanie Fornari, Gwen Eaken and James A. Fisher, all of Altoona;...
Richard Patrick Jackson
Aug 2, 2024
Richard Patrick Jackson, 81, Altoona, passed away Friday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard A. and Marjorie (Sands) Jackson.
On September 24, 1965, he married Linda L. Wall in Winchester, VA.
In addition to his wife, Linda, of 59 years; he is survived by two daughters: Shelley Ridenour (Rick) and Kimberly Howard, all of Altoona; seven grandchildren; eight great...
Gary E Wertz
Jul 31, 2024
Gary E. Wertz of Altoona passed on July 31st after a brief illness at UPMC Altoona.
He was 91 years old, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a loving husband to his wife of 66 years, Marion, and loving and supportive father of two sons, Chris and Rick. He was very fond of his grandson, Eric Wertz.
The family would like to...
Betty Louise Ryen
Jul 23, 2024
Betty Louise Ryen, 97, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at the Celebration Villa of Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clarence and Fleda (Morgan) McConahy. She married John T. Ryen, Jr. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.
Betty is survived by two daughters: Sharon L. Dimond of Altoona and Peggy L. Lunglhofer (Dennis) of Altoona;...
Barbara Ann Freidhof
Jul 17, 2024
Barbara Ann Freidhof, 61, Portage, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.
She was born in Indiana, daughter of the late Eugene “Buckwheat”, Jr. and Leona M. (Ober) Buterbaugh.
On July 16, 1983, she married Daniel J. Freidhof in Portage.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dan; and siblings: Mona Irwin (Ron) of Indiana, Gerald “Buck” Buterbaugh (June) of...
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