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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Karen J Focht
Dec 1, 2023
Karen J. (Pittman) Focht, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday at Maybrook Hills Altoona surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Jean Pittman and the late James Pittman. On November 11, 1967, she married Donald W. Focht in Altoona.
She is survived by her mother, Jean Pittman of Altoona; four children: Brian Focht and wife Lisa of...
Ben Roark Shrum
Nov 22, 2023
Ben Roark Shrum of Gallatin TN and State College, PA passed away November 22, 2023 at the age of 99 in the James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, PA. He would have been 100 in January and he stated he was ready to see what was on the next page.
Ben was born the sixth of...
Hilda M. Proctor
Nov 22, 2023
Hilda M. Proctor, 84, Altoona, passed away Wednesday.
She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Ernest and Hilda (Smith) Yoerke. She married Robert E. Proctor who preceded her in death in 2000.
She is survived by five children: Robert, Jr., Sandria Baker and Corrine Stevenson; all of Bucks County; Chris of Altoona and Heather Margiotta in Magnolia, NJ;...
Richard E. Mitchell
Nov 19, 2023
Richard E. “Dick” Mitchell, 79, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lester and Kathryn (Estep) Mitchell. He married Terry Cowher in Altoona in 1965.
In addition to his wife, Terry, of 58 years, he is survived by two sons: Grant and Brian, both of Altoona.
Dick retired after 31 years...
John James Wertz
Nov 16, 2023
John James Wertz, 55, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late William B., Sr. and Judy Jean Wertz.
He is survived by a daughter, Amber “Nikki” Williams of Altoona; a son, Justin James Wertz and wife Hatty of Altoona; grandchildren: Haley, Abby, Jarek James, Savannah, Jaise, Reiley and Jack; and siblings: William...
Bertha M. Pine
Nov 16, 2023
Bertha M. Pine, 95, Greenwood, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023 at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was worn in Altoona, daughter of the late Franklin and Ruth (Smith) Langer. She married Richard Pine, who preceded her in death in 2005.
Surviving is a son, Richard P. Pine of Greenwood.
She was preceded in death by her son,...
Jane Elizabeth Eamigh
Nov 13, 2023
Jane Elizabeth Eamigh, 99, Blair Tower, passed away Monday evening.
She was born in Sunbury, daughter of the late Albert Russell “Ted” and Laura (Miller) Bare. On August 29, 1946, she married Robert Ridgeway Eamigh. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1990.
She is survived by three sons: Bob and wife Kathy of Butler, Ron and wife Mary...
Kathleen Janet Peterman
Nov 11, 2023
Kathleen Janet Reid Peterman, 94, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday after a fifteen year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William Wallace and Ethel Mae (Swartz) Reid.
On October 23, 1948, she married Arthur William Peterman, Jr. at First...
Sandra Marie Ritchey Charles-Park
Nov 8, 2023
Sandra Marie Ritchey Charles Park, 66, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona due to natural causes.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George E. Ritchey, Sr. and Theresa Ann (Bidoli) Ritchey Pellegrino. She was twice married to Paul C. Charles III who preceded her death and Steven M. Park who preceded her in death.
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Dale Wayne Cogan
Oct 27, 2023
Dale Wayne Cogan, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald Lee and Violet (Thompson) Cogan.
He is survived by three sisters: Donna Quarry, LaRue Catherman and Roxanne Wertz; all of Altoona. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Dale enjoyed watching football, Nascar and playing cards.
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Oliver Perry Wance
Oct 21, 2023
Oliver Perry Wance, 89, Duncansville, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Ganister, PA, son of the late Harvey Harrison Eugene and Laura (Garrett) Wance.
He is survived by his wife, Emily; children: Mark Wance and wife Donna of Hanover, Debra Free of Phoenixville, and Diane Stinson and husband Mike of Blue Bell; stepsons: Andrew Epple and...
Gauge Andrew Frank
Oct 14, 2023
Gauge Andrew Frank, 21, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
Gauge will forever be cherished in the hearts of his parents: Aaron D. Frank and stepmother Angela and Rikki Ka (Holland) Anna and stepfather Andrew. He will also be missed by his fiancé, Adriana Kessler; siblings: Alyssa Anna, Devin Anna, Brandon Anna, Emmalee Claar, Karlee Frank and Samantha Frank; aunts and uncles:...
Bruce Allen Ralston
Sep 30, 2023
Bruce A. “Boots” Ralston, 86, Altoona, passed away at home on Saturday surrounded by his family.
He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Morrison C. and Therma (Kenyon) Ralston.
He is survived by his older brother, Morrison C. Ralston (Bud); two sons: Bruce Alan Ralston and George JC Ralston (Jill); eight grandchildren: Tiphanie, Zachary, Charles, Ian, Jessica, Joseph,...
Robert W. Hurley
Sep 16, 2023
Robert William Hurley, age 75, of Selinsgrove, PA passed away on September 16, 2023 at Selinsgrove Center. He was the son of the late Marian L. Grove of Middletown, PA. There are no immediate surviving relatives. Robert, a Presbyterian by faith, was a special person with a wonderful personality and loved by all who knew him.
Funeral arrangements will be...
Eric Wayne Wible
Sep 16, 2023
Eric Wayne Wible, 56, Altoona, passed away Saturday after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of Ronald James and Norma L. (Williams) Wible. On November 3, 1999, he married Cheryl D. Lyle in Altoona.
In addition to his wife of 23 years, he is survived by his mother, Norma; a son, Jeremi of...
Patricia L McIntire
Sep 14, 2023
Patricia L. McIntire, 59, Altoona, passed away Thursday.
She was born in Maryland, daughter of the late William and Irene Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Francis McIntire; two sons: Robert and Martin; and three sisters and a brother.
She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher.
Patricia formerly worked at the Central PA Humane Society and...
Judith Lee Claar
Sep 8, 2023
Judith Lee Claar, 84, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Baker) Wendle.
She married Samuel Claar who preceded her in death in February of 2022.
She is survived by a daughter, Julie Noel (Scott) of Altoona; a son, Gary Walter (Lisa) of Sproul; grandchildren: Amber, Alexis,...
June Ellaine Metz
Sep 8, 2023
June Metz, age 89, from Mill Creek, PA, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 8, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Juniata - Altoona with her twin brother Ralph, on June 4, 1934. Daughter of the late Charles M. and Miriam D. (Bossert) White. She married Thomas R. Metz on September 30, 1978, in Juniata at St. John's Lutheran...
James Raymond Ash
Sep 2, 2023
James Raymond Ash, 32, Altoona, passed away Saturday.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of Edward B. Ash, Jr. and Rebecca Knipple.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca; and siblings: Victoria Gilliland, Heather Marshall, Edward B. Ash, III, Gary Westerwell and Todd Westerwell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.
There will be no public services.
Stephen J Boyles
Aug 28, 2023
Stephen Jeffery Boyles, born March 10th, 1958 was called home on August 28th,2023 to be with his Mother, Father, and Brother. Steve was the definition of unconditional love. He radiated kindness, compassion, and empathy for all who knew him, and to know him was to love him!
He was an avid outdoorsman as well as a sporting clay shooter. He...
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