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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Clarence James Claycomb
Aug 26, 2023
Clarence James Claycomb, Jr., 59, Hanover, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Harrisburg.
He was born in Germany, son of Clarence James and Vema Edith (Weierick) Claycomb.
He is survived by his mother, Vema Claycomb of Hanover; a son, James Claycomb of Hanover; a daughter, Katie Claycomb of Hanover; a sister, Georgeann Swartz and husband Michael of Cherry...
Richard C Hollows
Aug 26, 2023
Richard “Dickie” C. Hollows December 20, 1960 - August 26, 2023 Passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023. Preceded in death by his father, Harvey “Wimp” Forest Hollows. He is survived by his mother Joanna K. (Miller) Hollows, siblings: Dawn Moss, Harvey Hollows Jr., Kathi Watson, Andy Hollows, and daughters: Sienna Schmelzle, Carissa McCauley, and grandson Ash McCauley. He was...
Wayne M. Sutton
Aug 18, 2023
Wayne M. Sutton, 73, Altoona, passed away at his home Friday. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa, son of the late Louis M. Sutton and the late Agnes Sutton. He married Laura Lee Beasom March 26, 1982 in Roaring Spring, Pa.
Surviving are his daughter Bridget Sutton Fulmer (Roger) of Sharon, Pa, Robert F. Sutton of Clairton, Pa, Kimberly Houtz...
Philip Stanley Perry
Aug 4, 2023
Philip Stanley Perry, 92, Duncansville, passed away Friday evening.
He was born in Frankstown Township, son of the late Albert and Mabel (Williams) Perry. On November 27, 1952, he married Shirley Annette in the Third Evangelical United Brethren Church, Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, of 70 years; he is survived by a daughter, Sharon K. Perry and a...
Patrick J. Mitchell
Jul 31, 2023
Patrick J. Mitchell, 67, Altoona, passed away Monday.
He was born in Huntingdon, son of Donna Jean Mitchell.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Bess A. (Luke) Mitchell of Altoona; four children: Ryan Mitchell (Stephanie), Angela Bongiorno, Erin Mitchell and James Dunn, all of Altoona; grandchildren: Kylie, Hailey, Anthony, Aidan, James, Tito, Aster, Jaelyn and Melia; great grandchildren: Noelle...
Samantha Marie Preusser
Jul 21, 2023
Samantha Marie Preusser, 39, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Earl G. Rodgers and Sharon Prough.
In addition to her parents, Earl and Sharon; she is survived by her husband, James I. Preusser; three children: Haley, Kenny and Ryan Myers; a brother, Edward Rodgers; a sister, Brandy Barkley; nephews, Ben and Logan...
Jennifer Lynn Neil
Jul 18, 2023
Born February 11, 1969, and passed with beloved family surrounding her on July 18, 2023. She's survived by her loving son, Tyler Neil, loving husband, Jim Neil III, loving sister, Tammy Peterman, loving father, Richard Smith, loving brother in law, Tim Peterman, loving cousin, Timmy Boyles, Loving Step son, Billy Mountain, Loving Step Granddaughter, Jinnia Mountain, Mother in Law, Bonnie...
Charles R. Michaels, Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
Charles “Mike, Brother” R. Michaels, Jr., 75, Pinecroft, passed on to his Heavenly home with his family at his side after a brave 19 year struggle with cancer.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles R., Sr. and Ethel I. (Price) Michaels.
He married his high school sweetheart, Jessie R. (Wolfe) Michaels on August 1, 1969 at...
Mary Ann Weight
Jun 6, 2023
Mary Ann Weight, 83, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Schmidhammer) McIntire. She married Paul E. Weight in September 1966. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2006.
Mrs. Weight is survived by a daughter, Theresa...
Rebecca M. Foor
May 31, 2023
Rebecca M. Foor, 94, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edwin L. and Laura (Akers) Moore. On November 15, 1946, she married Leroy Foor in Hagerstown, MD. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2012.
She is survived by three children: Deborah F. Jeffco of Altoona, Thomas C. (Nancy H.) of...
Jeanne M Berkheimer
May 29, 2023
Jeanne M. Berkheimer, 78, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late George Dennis and Violet Evelyn (Nokes) Welch. On January 12, 1964, she married Robert C. “Butch” Berkheimer in Cumberland, MD, who survives her. She was preceded in death by a brother, Denny. Jeanne was a 1962 graduate...
Robert F James
May 23, 2023
Robert F. James, 81, Queen, formerly of East Juniata, passed away Tuesday morning. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Frank and Geraldine (Lewis) James. He married Alice J. Wilfong in 1961. In addition to his wife, Alice; he is survived by four children: Robert James, Jr. (Holly) of Reading, Lori James (James Link) of Altoona, Jeffrey James...
Ralph Wayne Troutman, Sr.
May 21, 2023
Ralph Wayne Troutman, Sr., 71, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon in Harrisburg surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Frederick, Sr. and Marjorie Josephine (Kern) Troutman. On October 16, 1982, he married Ruth Ann Nixon in Altoona. In addition to his wife; he is survived by a son, Ralph Wayne “RJ” Troutman, Jr....
Maryann Lee Orr
May 21, 2023
Maryann Lee Orr, 79, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Warren and Margaret (Rich) Lee. On January 2, 1964, she married Thomas C. Orr, Jr. in Cumberland, MD. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Thomas W. Orr and wife Joy of...
Denna M Machiarola
May 19, 2023
Denna M. Machiarola, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Homewood at Martinsburg. A dedicated wife and nurturing mother, she was always a giver-never a taker. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Olivia (Durandetti) Dandrea. On June 28, 1958, she married Francis R. Machiarola at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata. In addition to...
John Lee Williams
May 8, 2023
John Lee Williams, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Llewellyn A., Sr. and Dora Mae (Decker) Williams.
He is survived by three sons: John Streightiff of Altoona, Daniel Streightiff of Bellwood and Jason Streightiff of Bellwood; two stepdaughters: Tina Lopez of Altoona and Billie Jo Dawson of Altoona; and...
L. Jean Weidlich
May 7, 2023
L. Jean Weidlich, 90, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy (West) Wilt. On September 11, 1952, she married Richard J. Weidlich in California. He preceded her in death on January 1998. She is survived by four children: Richard A. (Toni) Weidlich, Terri Hoover (Greg), Mark Weidlich...
Naomi Ruth Yon
Apr 27, 2023
Naomi Ruth “Frankie” (Franks) Yon, 98, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred Semph and Grace E. (Wallace) Franks. On March 17, 1949, she married Clarence J. Yon, Jr. at the 1st Methodist Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2003.
She is survived...
Cris Taylor Creely
Apr 24, 2023
Cris Taylor Creely, 61, Southington, CT, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday in New Britain, CT. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Phillip A. and Marsha J. Taylor. On February 11, 1995 she married James T. Creely in Altoona. In addition to her husband, James of Southington, CT; she is survived by her mother, Marsha; children: Jessica Warwick (Michael);...
Donald W Newberry
Apr 20, 2023
Donald “Donny” Newberry, 71, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late William L and Isabell Newberry.
He is survived by two daughters: Latasha Newberry and Cassey Newberry; siblings: James Newberry, William Newberry, Brenda Newberry and Deborah Kirkwood; niece, Dawn Musselman and several other nieces and nephews.
Donny retired from Altoona Pipe and Steel...
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