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Altoona, PA Obituaries
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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....
Deatra Christine Walters
Jun 1, 2024
Deatra Christine Walters, 80, Henderson, NV, formerly of Altoona, passed Saturday in Nevada.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel E. and Hazel Florine (St Claire) Wike.
On June 16, 1962, she married Vincent L. Walters in Juniata.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Lonnie Walters (Jeannie) of Altoona, Erin Koiso (Hiro) in Henderson, NV...
Michael James Boone
Jun 1, 2024
Michael James Boone, 59, Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly Saturday.He was born in Altoona, son of James and Barbara (Fontanella) Boone.In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Kassie Mowry of Dublin, TX; a son, Evan Boone of Tyrone; brothers: Dan Boone and wife Janice of Tyrone; Brian Boone and wife Dana of South Carolina and John Boone and...
Toni A. Torres Ramirez
May 28, 2024
Toni A. Torres Ramirez, Altoona, passed away Tuesday.
He was born in El Salvador, son of Antonio Torres and Sonia A. Ramirez.
On June 25, 2019, he married Telma Esperanza who survives him.
Toni owned Torres Used Tires.
No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.
Louise B. Marshman
May 27, 2024
Louise. B. Marshman, “Weezie”, 99, Altoona, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor after a brief illness.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John A., Sr. and Anna M. (Spiefogle) Sigrist. On June 2, 1945, she married Strode E. Marshman in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2001.
She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca A. Marshman...
Alice C. Walters
May 27, 2024
Alice C. Walters, 97, Johnstown, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at Arbutus Park Manor in Johnstown. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Catherine (Allen) Wilson.She is survived by a daughter, Jean Arcurio and husband, George, of Johnstown; and a grandson, Joseph Arcurio and fiance, Katelin, in South Carolina.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Anna May McIntire
May 18, 2024
Anna May McIntire, 84, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Reeseman) Nebelski.
On February 27, 1960, she married James Thomas McIntire. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2007.
She is survived by four children: Diana Shaffer (Bill), Jim McIntire (Lisa), Patrick McIntire and Tom McIntire (Nickie), all of...
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