Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

William T Carter

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marjorie A Krupa

Marjorie A Krupa

Feb 21, 2024

Marjorie A. (Fee) Krupa, died peacefully Wednesday in Williamsport. Originally from Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Franklin T. and Phyllis (Baker) Fee. She found a home in Lock Haven with her loving husband of 23 years, John T. Krupa Sr.

She was a proud graduate of Altoona Area High School Class of 1972 and Prunto’s Hair Design Institute...

LeeAnn M. Walters

LeeAnn M. Walters

Feb 14, 2024

LeeAnn M. Walters, 64, Altoona, sadly passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, after a hard fought battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, at UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh.

She was born October 2, 1959, in Altoona, daughter of the late William Shaffer, Sr. and Eleanor (Schultz) Shaffer and married Robert S. Walters, Sr., May 26, 1979 in Altoona.

Surviving is her husband of...

Geraldine Blanche Linn

Geraldine Blanche Linn

Feb 3, 2024

Geraldine Blanche (Earnest) Linn has departed on her final trip. She left her daughter Shirley's home in Bossier City, LA for her Heavenly home on February 3, 2024.

Gerry was born to Clyde and Grace (McFalls) Earnest in Altoona PA on July 31, 1925. She married, became a military wife and raised 2 daughters, Shirley Ann Linn Robertson, and Betty Lou...

Annabelle Constance Shura

Annabelle Constance Shura

Jan 31, 2024

Annabelle Constance Shura, 76, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. 

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gervase and Anne (Pearson) Lieb.

She is survived by a son, Robert Shura and wife Ashley Rose in North Carolina; a sister, Michaelyn Neiger in Dubois; a brother, Shannon Lieb and wife Sue in Indianapolis; a soon to be granddaughter; and numerous...

Thelma M. Petrusky

Thelma M. Petrusky

Jan 28, 2024

Thelma M. Petrusky, 97, White Lake Township, Michigan, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday. 

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stewart L. and Geraldine (Pitchford) Moore. On May 20, 1966, she married Joseph E. Petrusky on Arlington, VA. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2018.

Thelma is survived by a daughter, Loraine Miller and husband Scott in...

Margaret E. (Korman) Gebhart

Margaret E. (Korman) Gebhart

Jan 25, 2024

Margaret “Margie” Elaine (Korman) Gebhart, 85, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. 

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward B., Sr. and Ida J. (Reffner) Korman.

She is survived by two sons: William J. Korman and Jody L. Gebhart, both of Altoona; and two siblings: James Korman and Gene Korman, Sr.

She was preceded in death by siblings: Leslie...

Kay Park

Kay Park

Jan 22, 2024

M. Kay Park left this earth on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was immensely loved by her husband of 30 years William (Bill) Park, Sr., children Marian (William) Goodwin, Angie (Allen) Galloway, Michael (Suzie) Park, Summer (Todd) Proudfit, and Brionne (Dewey) Gioiosa, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one sister Irene Wyatt of Mississippi, and one brother Eddie Hall of New...

Buddy Ray Wilson

Buddy Ray Wilson

Jan 12, 2024

Buddy Ray Wilson, 75, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Samuel E. and Luella (Shawley) Wilson.

He is survived by four children: Holly A. Nolan in Dayton, TX, Amber A. Tinker and Lucky R. Wilson, both of Williamsburg and Samuel N. Wilson of Altoona; 11 grandchildren; and a brother, Timothy...

Robert D Brubaker

Robert D Brubaker

Jan 10, 2024

Robert D. Brubaker, 75, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late O. Dean and Ethelmae M. (Barr) Brubaker.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. (Miller) Brubaker of Altoona; and a daughter, Tara Sue Sitts and husband Darren of Tacoma, WA.

He was preceded in death by...

Shelly L Fisher

Shelly L Fisher

Jan 7, 2024

Shelly embodied many traits over the course of her life, though she is best known for having been a proud US Navy veteran, wife, mother, and Mimi.

Shelly Lynn Fisher, 63, of Altoona, PA, died at her home on January 7, 2024. Shelly was born in Jamestown, NY in 1960 to Ralph and Ruth Wallace, Sr. She was one of five...

Blaine Joseph Plowman

Blaine Joseph Plowman

Jan 6, 2024

Blaine Joseph Plowman, 84, Tyrone, passed away Saturday.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry Lenard and Mary Emma (Delozier) Plowman.

He is survived by a daughter, Lori Irvin (Larry) of Tyrone; grandchildren: Cameron Irvin, Josh Black, Rachel Detwiler and Lindsey Detwiler; great grandchildren: Aiden and Bentley Irvin; twin brother, Wayne Plowman (Carrie); and numerous nieces and...

Richard Stauffer

Richard Stauffer

Jan 2, 2024

Richard Calvin Stauffer, 97, Altoona, passed away Tuesday.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Calvin and Grace Viola (Glass) Stauffer. On January 20, 1950 he married Shirley M. Burket.

In addition to his wife, Shirley, of 73 years; he is survived by sisters-in-law: Dorothy Stauffer and Betty Burket, both of State College, Beverly Neil of Altoona...

Henry Lee Shaffer

Henry Lee Shaffer

Dec 25, 2023

Henry Lee Shaffer, 93, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, 12/25/2023. Henry was born August 6, 1930 in Verdilla, Snyder County, PA to Emmanuel Jacob and Dora Mae Shaffer. He graduated from Enola High School (now East Pennsboro) in Enola, Pa. He went to Eastern Bible Institute (Valley Forge Christian University) in Phoenixville,...

David Gillin

David Gillin

Dec 24, 2023

David A. Gillin, 76, Altoona, passed away Sunday Morning at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.

He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Stanton and Mary (Wilton) Gillin.

He is survived by five children: Steve, Kim, Cindy, Sandy and Jim; eight grandchildren; a sister, Karen; and a brother, Ken.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Bryson.

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