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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Shirley Marie Stauffer
Jul 14, 2024
Shirley Marie (Burket) Stauffer, 94, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in East Juniata, daughter of the late Charles I. and Elva Margaret (Feight) Burket. On January 20, 1950, she married Richard C. Stauffer in Fort Loudon, PA. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2024.
She is survived by a sister, Beverly Neil of Altoona and...
L. Joann Bennett
Jul 14, 2024
L. Joann Bennett, 90, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Sinary and Dorothy (Maglauchlin) Dinges.
On December 24, 1960, she married Charles W. Bennett. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2014.
She is survived by a son, Stephen “Steve” Bennett (Donna) of Altoona; a nephew, Bruce Black; grandchildren: Holly Garner...
Gene B Korman
Jul 7, 2024
Gene B. Korman, Sr, 79, Altoona, died Sunday morning, July 7, 2024, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
He was born January 17, 1945, in Altoona, a son of the late Edward Korman, Sr., and Ida (Reffner) Korman.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth A. (Gray) Korman of Altoona and three children: one son, Gene B. Korman, Jr. (Peggy), of Gallitzin, two daughters,...
Ronald Scott Vipond
Jul 1, 2024
Ronald Scott Vipond, 59, Altoona, passed away Monday.
He was born in Altoona, son of Harry O. and Janet (Wilcox) Vipond.
He is survived by a daughter, Brittany Vipond in Mexico; his father, Harry and special friend, Helen Muir of Altoona; a sister, Melissa Clapper of Altoona; nieces and nephews, Justin Plewa (Avonna) and their daughter, Brinly, Olivia Clapper and her son,...
Cynthia Nicodemus
Jun 29, 2024
Cynthia K. Nicodemus, 70, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Norman LeRoy and Isabelle (Garland) Shope.
She is survived by two sons, Matthew and Brandon Nicodemus, both of Altoona; siblings: Marjorie Westwood of Ephrata, Pa., Cheryl Butler of Stafford, Va. and Linda Becker of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was...
Tighe Joseph Williams
Jun 29, 2024
Tighe Joseph Williams, 48, Juniata, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at UPMC-Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, a son of Richard A. & Cheryl Ann (Boslet) Williams.
Surviving are his parents of Juniata; a daughter, Brianna Williams of New Paris, PA; and siblings: Richie Williams (Cathy) of Canonsburg, Lonnie Williams (Christa) of Altoona, Darren Williams (Matthew)...
Norman Frederick Goetz
Jun 28, 2024
Norman Frederick Goetz, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona.
He married Judy Shiffler. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2010.
He is survived by five children: Jeff Goetz (Louise) of Houston, TX, Doug Bane (Michelle) of Frederick, MD, William Bane (Roni) of Boonsboro, MD, Jennifer Nickodam (Roger) of Kings Port, TN and Scott...
Richard L. McClain
Jun 27, 2024
Richard L. McClain, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Robert L. and Ruth L. (Nicodemus) McClain.
On May 8, 1967, he married Sharon A. Smith in Beaufort, S.C.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years; a son, Timothy N. (Cathy) of Wilmington, N.C.; a daughter,...
R. Bruce Brumbaugh
Jun 24, 2024
R. Bruce Brumbaugh, 92, Altoona, died Monday evening at his home. He was born January 16, 1932 at Hilltop, Lakemont, son of Roy E. and Mary (Books) Brumbaugh. He married Patricia L. Gery on June 22, 1963 in Harrisburg.
Bruce was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, Princeton University and Dickinson School of Law and was admitted to the practice of...
Lois Jean Gutshall
Jun 23, 2024
Lois Jean Gutshall, 84, Altoona, passed away Sunday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick Wayne and Margaretta B. (Schmidt) Perry.
On May 19, 1962, she married Thomas S. Gutshall in Altoona.
In addition to her husband, Thomas; she is survived by a son, Thomas R. Gutshall (Lisa) of Altoona; a grandson, Joshua; a...
Christine Louise Mathieu
Jun 22, 2024
Christine Louise (Leaper) Mathieu, 77, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Graystone Manor.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roscoe and Lelia Leaper.
On May 15, 1982, she married Cyril Mathieu in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2023. Chris and her husband retired to Sun City Center, Florida in 2013 until their move back to Pennsylvania.
She...
M. Carol Rhodes
Jun 18, 2024
Margaret Carol Rhodes, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Albert B. and Margaret (Figart) Schalles.
She married Harry Richard Rhodes on March 23,1963. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by a sister, Colleen Shives (Robert); a brother, Albert L. Schalles (Judy); nieces: Kimberly Trostle (Daniel Himes, Jr.) and Heather Schalles;...
Donna Gail Scherden
Jun 15, 2024
Donna Gail Scherden, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry Fay and Mabel (Heaton) Harvey.
She married James W. Scherden in 1958 in Winchester. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2007.
She is survived by four children: James M. Scherden (Shelley) in Altoona, Jeffrey A. Scherden (Cathy) in...
Sharon Isabelle Brunner
Jun 3, 2024
Sharon Isabelle Brunner, 62, Altoona, passed away Monday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Emory and Margaret (Hartz) Fetter.
She is survived by four children: Katrina Brunner, Charles Brunner, Jr., Jessica Cronmiller (William) and Aden Conrad; all of Altoona; grandchildren: Delilah, Braxton, Lincoln and Killian Brunner and Bailey, Cyrus, Alius and Rexlynn Cronmiller; and siblings: Jackie, Linda, Emory, Jr....
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