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