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