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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Donna Jean Pruyn
May 12, 2024
Donna Jean Pruyn, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Dodson) Ritchey.
On May 2, 1958, she married Frank Walter Pruyn at Jones Swamp Holiness Church in Walterboro, SC.
In addition to her husband of 66 years; she is survived by a son, Frank Walter Pruyn, Jr. of Altoona; two...
Gary Kimmel
May 8, 2024
Gary D. Kimmel, 82, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday.
He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Ross and Mildred (Burket) Kimmel.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra J. (Rhoades) Peterman Kimmel, of 42 years; children: Doug Kimmel (Mark), Annette Morris (David), Chris Smith, Brad Peterman (Nannett) and Alfred Peterman; grandchildren: Michael, Timmy, Seth (Ashley), Travis (Alli) and Breonna;...
Gerald Stephen Wagner, Jr.
May 3, 2024
Gerald “Steve” Stephen Wagner, Jr., 75, Bellwood, passed away Friday evening at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gerald, Sr. and Madeline (Corbin) Wagner.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of 39 years; two daughters, Jennifer Fye (Doug) of Altoona and Jessica Reehl (Eric Baith) and grandchildren: Jaymes, Alicia and Lincoln Baith, all in Florida; a...
Fred F. Putt, Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
Fred F. Putt, Jr., 79, Altoona, passed away Sunday, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Indiana, PA, son of the late Fred F. and Kathryn (Nichols) Putt. On July 29, 1967, he married Susan Miller.
In addition to his wife, Susan; he is survived by a son, Kevin A. Putt (Dayna) of Tyrone; a...
Alicia Louise Walters
Apr 12, 2024
Alicia Louise Walters, 33, passed away April 12, 2024. It has been a year and she is greatly missed by all who loved her.
Born on January 3, 1991 in Altoona, a 2009 graduate of Bellwood Antis High School. She was a hard working and dedicated employee in her 7 year stay at Kohl's Department Store. She was polite, kind and...
Robert Ickes
Apr 12, 2024
Robert L. Ickes, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Roaring Spring, son the late Robert W. and Frances R. (Snowberger) Ickes.
On November 17, 1956, he married Nancy E. Wilt.
In addition to his wife; he is survived by a daughter, Becky S. Ickes of Altoona; a son, Randy J. Ickes (Beth) in Garland, TX; grandchildren: Michael...
Jack Norman Neff
Apr 12, 2024
Jack Norman Neff, 85, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman and Esther (Horner) Neff.
On November 25, 1957, he married Linda John in Winchester, VA.
In addition to his wife, Linda, of 66 years; he is survived by four children: David J. Neff of Hollidaysburg, PA, Matthew J. Neff (Tricia) of Apex,...
Rebecca Ann Peterman
Apr 9, 2024
Rebecca Ann Peterman, 69, Altoona, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness with PAD and diabetes.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Arthur William, Jr. and Kathleen Janet (Reid) Peterman.
She is survived by four siblings: Kathie L. Smith (Gary) of East Freedom, Stephen R. Peterman and Jane Peterman, both of Altoona; and Arthur William, III (Shelly)...
Ralph K. Van Ormer, Jr.
Apr 5, 2024
Ralph K. Van Ormer, Jr., 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on early Friday morning, April 5, 2024 from a heart attack.
He was born in Altoona on July 28, 1955, son of the late Ralph K., Sr. and Mary (Clapper) Van Ormer.
On July 27, 1991, Ralph married Linda K. (Tuskovich) Van Ormer at Riggles Gap Bible...
Gerald L. Brown, Sr.
Mar 29, 2024
Gerald L. Brown, 77, Elmira, NY passed away at his home.He was born in Horseheads, NY, son of the late Clarence and Vivian (Umstead) Brown.On February 14, 1970, he married Linda Sue Kaylor in Ft. Belvior, VA. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2006.Gerald is survived by two sons: Gerald, Jr. and wife Andrea El Abbasy of Raleigh,...
Audrey R. Wilt
Mar 24, 2024
Audrey R. Wilt, 84, Altoona, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Sunday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Beck) Stehley.
She is survived by eight children: Beth McCale of Altoona, Tonda McElhinney of Tyrone, Penny McCracken of Bellwood, Helen Woodcock of Altoona, Wendy Lotfi in Cary, NC, Dianne Patterson of Bellwood, David Wilt of Tyrone and Randy...
Dalene E Horton
Mar 20, 2024
Mrs. Dalene E. Horton, 89, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Avalon Road, and Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the nursing home.
She was born April 27, 1934 in Altoona, a daughter of Charles F. and Alice (Maurer) Holton.
She married William R. Horton in 1953 and...
Joseph A. Basile
Mar 18, 2024
Dr. Joseph A. Basile, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Anthony J. and Edith (DiGiacobbe) Basile.
On May 10, 1997, he married Carole L. Dean at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife Carole; he is survived by a brother, Barry A Basile...
Patricia Anne Tatsch
Mar 17, 2024
Patricia Anne Tatsch, 71, Altoona, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Sunday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred Robert and Marianna T. (Malone) Ashburn.
She is survived by three sons: John Lee Streightiff of Altoona, Daniel Matthew Streightiff and Jason Andrew Streightiff, both of Tyrone; numerous loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a sister, Diana Lardiari.
She was...
William T Carter
Mar 17, 2024
William T. Carter, 85, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late LeRoy and Martha (Kreps) Carter.
On June 17, 1978, he married Carol L. Beckel in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Carol, of 45 years; he is survived by three children: Jennifer Galanick (Joseph) of Sterling, VA, Thad Carter (Yvonne) of...
Paul H Luke
Mar 15, 2024
Paul H. Luke, 80, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul B. and Dora M. (Marlett) Luke.
On November 13, 1965, he married Sheridan A. “Sherry” Myers in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Sherry; he is survived by three children: Eric H. Luke (Rachel) of San Diego, CA, Wendi Webb (Rich)...
M. Margaret Gutshall
Mar 8, 2024
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Gutshall, 98, of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday. She was born in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of the late Harry W. and Mary Ann (Benton) Crain.
She married Gerald J. Gutshall on Nov. 15, 1941, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24,...
David Ivan Summers
Mar 6, 2024
David Ivan Summers, 77, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Hazen L. and Ada G. (Rauchle) Summers.
On August 15, 1970, he married Janet Irene Dickson at the Altoona Gospel Temple.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Timothy Allen Summers of Altoona; grandchildren: Billie Jo...
Martha J Rickabaugh
Feb 28, 2024
Martha J. Rickabaugh, 84, Deltona, FL, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home in Florida.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jack Wm Corrigan, Sr. and Effie Hanna.
Martha was twice married. She married Charles L. Lafferty in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1993 after 36 years of marriage. She then married...
Florence M. Hammel
Feb 28, 2024
Florence Marie Hammel, 70, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Wilbert and Bessie (Shaw) Davinson.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra M. Burd and husband Michael of Altoona; grandchildren: Brittany Rogers, Michael Clinger (Daly), Brett Clinger (Amber Smith) and Harley Garman (Angelo); great grandchildren: Cameron Anderson, Drayden...
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