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