Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Chester D. Rose

Chester D. Rose

Apr 14, 2016

Chester D. Rose, 97, Altoona, passed away Thursday afternoon at Golden Living Community – Hillview. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Chester Thomas and Helen (Stull) Rose. He is survived by his wife, B. Bernice; three sons: Chester James Rose and wife Faye of Tampa, FL, David M. Rose and wife Cathy of Altoona, and Norman Hatfield and wife...

John F. Batch

John F. Batch

Apr 12, 2016

John F. Batch, 68, of Altoona, entered eternal life on Tuesday. He was born in Sewickley, PA, a son of the late John and Helen (Kolodziej) Batch, Sr. Surviving are a cousin Darlene Scarpaci, of Altoona, with whom he resided, and numerous second cousins. John was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Altoona, and a former member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian...

Nancy Lou Wright

Nancy Lou Wright

Apr 9, 2016

Nancy Lou Wright, 78, Altoona, passed way Saturday afternoon at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James O. and Evelyn (Green) Staley. She married Maurice E. Wright on August 7, 1978 in Winchester, VA. Nancy is survived by her husband of 37 years; four children: Timothy Mark Walker (Tonya), Joan Strum, Shawn Patrick Walker, and Jamie Lynn...

Janis Ardriene Ammerman

Janis Ardriene Ammerman

Apr 5, 2016

Janis Ardriene Ammerman, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Eugene Harry and Helen (Morrow) Ammerman. She lived in Altoona most of her life.

Janis is survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Ammerman (Dan); nephew, Mark Ammerman (Lisa) of Houston, TX; niece, Terri Ammerman, of...

Ralph C. Bream, Jr.

Ralph C. Bream, Jr.

Apr 2, 2016

Ralph C. Bream, Jr., 64, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at his home. He was born in Gettysburg, son of the late Ralph C. Bream, Sr. and Pauline S. (Herring) Bream. He married Sharon L. Hemcher, June 19, 1969 in Altoona, PA at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years; his mother, of Gettysburg; two...

Frederick F. Reilly

Frederick F. Reilly

Mar 28, 2016

Frederick F. Reilly, 80, Altoona, passed away early Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Francis and Helen (Peters) Reilly. He married Evelyn Grace Smith in 1962 in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2013. Frederick is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Patricia A. 'Patty' McCaulley

Patricia A. 'Patty' McCaulley

Mar 24, 2016

Patricia A. “Patty” McCaulley, 78, Altoona, died Thursday at her residence after a brief illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Cora I. (Estep) Glasgow. On Nov. 19, 1955, she married Robert E. McCaulley, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1983.Surviving are five daughters: Candice Himes (Joe), Cindy Aurandt (Bill), Sharon Greene and Susan...

Leo D. Engelman

Leo D. Engelman

Mar 20, 2016

Leo D. Engelman, 72, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Emil A. and Geraldine (Leaper) Engelman. He is survived by seven siblings: Rev. Emil and wife Nancy of Dallastown, PA, Joan Gorman of Quarryville, PA, Dolores Patz and husband John of Altoona, Melvin and wife Marie of Altoona, Darlene Emigh of...

A. Margaret Summers

A. Margaret Summers

Feb 25, 2016

A. Margaret Summers, 97, Altoona, passed away late Thursday evening at her home.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Ulsh) Summers. She was formerly married to Doyle Neugebauer, who precede her in death in 1993. Margaret is survived by a son, William D. Neugebauer and wife Linda of Altoona; two grandchildren: Megan Neugebauer of Huntingdon and...

Kathryn C. Black

Kathryn C. Black

Feb 25, 2016

Kathryn C. Black, 85, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview. She was born in Clearfield, daughter of the late John and Carrie (Burns) Ruffner. She married Raymond E. Black on July 30, 1949 in Clearfield. He preceded her on death on December 7, 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Diana K. Campbell and husband Kenneth of Altoona; granddaughter, Reame...

Nicolina "Nicki" Donna (Disabato) Shoenfelt

Nicolina "Nicki" Donna (Disabato) Shoenfelt

Feb 24, 2016

Nicolina “Nicki” Donna (Disabato) Shoenfelt, 67, passed away early Wednesday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Vallei) Disabato. She married Dennis Paul Shoenfelt on November 21, 1970. In addition to her husband of 45 years, she is survived by two daughters: Wendy Faust and husband Brent and Renee Ardrey and husband Jamie; three...

Raymond J. Nagle

Raymond J. Nagle

Feb 23, 2016

Raymond J. Nagle, 62, Altoona, passed away late Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, son of Irvin W. and Martha J. (Swope) Nagle. He married Helen T. Claar first on September 14, 1996 at the All Faiths Chapel, Penn State Altoona and renewed their vows on December 22, 2007 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. In addition...

Robert I. Beam

Robert I. Beam

Feb 15, 2016

Robert “Bob” I. Beam, 89, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Mercerville, NJ, passed away early Monday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home. He was born in Huntingdon County, son of the late Oren and Margaret (Hemphill) Beam. Twice married, first to Helen I. Long who preceded him in death on February 6, 1992. Second to Patricia A. Miller, April 13, 1996 at Westminster...

Michael Peter Melotti

Michael Peter Melotti

Feb 15, 2016

Michael Peter Melotti, 60, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Domenic J. and Dora Rose (Glenn) Melotti. He married Adella M. Cozza on April 17, 1991 in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to his wife of 24 years, he is survived by two brothers: Robert and wife Flo, of Jacksonville, FL...

George Elliot Wood

George Elliot Wood

Feb 11, 2016

George “Jud” Elliot Wood, 73, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Thomas and Marjorie Jane (Magill) Wood. He married Judith A. Davis in 1966. He is survived by two children: George T. and wife Tammy and Paulette “Polly” A. Wood, both of Altoona; four grandchildren: Nicole, Megan, Roseanne, and Chase;...

L. Jane Swengle

L. Jane Swengle

Feb 7, 2016

Jane Swengle was born May 29, 1923, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Homer Joseph and Jessie Mildred (Lafferty) Bearr. She died Sunday, February 7, 2016, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 92 years.Jane was reared and educated in Altoona and graduated with the Altoona High School Class of 1941. She was married June 25, 1949, in Altoona, to Sheldon Hill...

Hazel M. Burket

Hazel M. Burket

Feb 4, 2016

Hazel M. Burket, 93, Marengo, OH, formerly of Hickory Street, Hollidaysburg, passed away late Thursday evening at Bennington Glen – Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marengo, OH. She was born in Cassville, Huntingdon County, a daughter of the late Karl and Anna Mae (Conrad) Stever. She married Charles O. Burket, Jr. on August 28, 1940 in Fostoria, OH. He preceded her...

Richard W. Latchford

Richard W. Latchford

Jan 31, 2016

Richard W. Latchford, 78, Graystone Court Hollidaysburg, formerly of Logan Township, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John R. W. and Violet (Weld) Latchford. He married Barbara Moore on June 20, 1964 in Bethany Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years; a son, LCDR Wesley Latchford USN (ret) and wife...

Steven R. Treese

Steven R. Treese

Jan 29, 2016

Steven R. “Doc” Treese, 65, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jesse C. and Ruth (Sybert) Treese. He married Donna Marie Dominick on September 16, 1972 in Altoona. He is survived by his wife of 43 years; a son, Garon of Altoona; a daughter, Amber Treese and fiancé Chris Vipond...

Vernon E. Craw

Vernon E. Craw

Jan 28, 2016

       Vernon E “Mike Craw”, 85, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Becky,  in Sinking Valley.      He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Leroy W., Sr. and Margaretta (Stull) Craw. He married Hermanie M. Espigh on August 30, 1952, in Bellwood.  She preceded him in death on March 8, 2008.      Surviving...