Obituaries in Altoona, PA

Search for recent obituaries by entering a person's name or location. For best results, include both (e.g., "John Smith, Chicago").

Loading results...
obituary image
{{obit.Name}}

{{obit.ObituaryDetails.substring(0, 300)}}...

{{obit.Name}}'s Obituary

{{obit.FirstName}} {{obit.LastName}}

{{obit.FirstName}} {{obit.LastName}}'s Obituary

Obituaries in Altoona, PA

Francis "Bear" P. Mccloskey
Francis "Bear" P. Mccloskey

Francis P. Bear McCloskey went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 13 2025 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Altoona to the late Eugene J. and Mary Flavia Marie Flick McCloskey. He married Patricia Flanagan the love of his life on June 6 1970 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Chur...

Read Francis "Bear" P. Mccloskey's Obituary

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

James DeGennaro 84 of Altoona passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona the son of the late Gustino and Margaret Demodico DeGennaro. Jim married Genevieve Genny Stewart on May 31 1969 at St. Marks Catholic Church. Surviving Jim is his ...

Read Plant Trees's Obituary

Marilyn Mitchell Tercero
Marilyn Mitchell Tercero

Marilyn Mitchell Tercero age 95 of Martinsburg PA formerly of Dagsboro DE and Silver Spring MD passed away peacefully on Friday December 5 2025. Marilyn also known as Meesie Mom and Dabba was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Jessie Henderson Mitchell. Born in Atlanta GA on St. Patricks Day...

Read Marilyn Mitchell Tercero's Obituary

Willis R.
Willis R.

Willis R. Will Hockenberry 82 Altoona passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh following a fall at his residence. Will is survived by three children Eric Gloria Adam and Heather Franell Arthur all of Altoona and four grandchildren Eric M. Hockenberry Nicholas J. Hockenberry Issac T. Fra...

Read Willis R.'s Obituary

Douglas C. Kelly
Douglas C. Kelly

Douglas C. Kelly 73 Johnstown formerly of Altoona passed away Saturday morning at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center Johnstown. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

Read Douglas C. Kelly's Obituary

Domenick Rago
Domenick Rago

Domenick Anthony "Pap" Rago 95 of Altoona passed away on December 16th surrounded by his living family. He was born April 1 1930 to the late Louis and Clara Valentino in Altoona PA. He married Rose Marie Colabove the love of his life at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church November 261955. They were marr...

Read Domenick Rago's Obituary

Joanne Claar
Joanne Claar

Joanne C. Claar 95 of Altoona entered into eternal rest on Monday at Celebration Villa surrounded by her family in Duncansville. Joanne was born on March 16 1930 in Altoona daughter of the late John and Mary Grace Pretola Roccio. Joanne is survived by her loving daughter Pamela Smith of Duncansville...

Read Joanne Claar's Obituary

Tommy Lacy
Tommy Lacy

Tommy E. Tee Lacy 65 of Altoona entered into eternal rest on Sundaysurrounded by familyat his home. Tommy was born in Plymouth North Carolina in Washington County on February 23 1960 to Lucy Mae Peel and the late Edward L. Lacy Jr. Tommy is survived by his loving wife Tina Lacy whom he married at Tu...

Read Tommy Lacy's Obituary

Fr. Leonard Blostic
Fr. Leonard Blostic

Reverend Leonard John Blostic T.O.R. of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception USA died on Tuesday 25 November 2025 in Hollidaysburg PA. Father Leonard was born on 5 August 1934 in Cokeburg PA the child of Michael and Eva Skavinsky Blostic. He was given the ...

Read Fr. Leonard Blostic's Obituary

Pete Ciaverella Jr.
Pete Ciaverella Jr.

Pete C. Ciaverella Jr. 76 Altoona passed away Monday at his home with his daughter by his side. He was born in Altoona son of the late Pete C. Sr. And Miriam Civils Ciaverella. He later married the love of his life Marlene Schmid and she preceded him in death in December 2024. He is survived by a da...

Read Pete Ciaverella Jr.'s Obituary

Douglas L. Kerr
Douglas L. Kerr

Douglas Leroy Kerr Jr. 78 of Altoona passed away October 15 2025 at his residence following a brave battle with Parkinsons. He was born in Hornell New York the son of the late Douglas Leroy Sr. and Esther Hedden Kerr. He is survived by his daughter Shelly Ivory of Altoona and his son Andrew Kerr Deb...

Read Douglas L. Kerr's Obituary

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

Douglas Leroy Kerr Jr. 78 of Altoona passed away October 15 2025 at his residence following a brave battle with Parkinsons. He was born in Hornell New York the son of the late Douglas Leroy Sr. and Esther Hedden Kerr. He is survived by his daughter Shelly Ivory of Altoona and his son Andrew Kerr Deb...

Read Plant Trees's Obituary

Anna Bernice Kohn Kadane
Anna Bernice Kohn Kadane

Anna Bernice Kohn Kadane passed away peacefully Monday at the age of 99. She was a native and longtime resident of Altoona and the daughter of the late Sophia Silverman and Meyer Kohn. She attended Altoona High School before matriculating to Northwestern University in Evanston IL where she majored i...

Read Anna Bernice Kohn Kadane's Obituary

Craig D. Schaffer
Craig D. Schaffer

Craig was born in Reading son of the late Leroy and Leona Mae Fenstermacher Schaffer. He married Kelley Jo Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Kelley two sons Christopher Schaffer Dana of Carlisle and Adam Schaffer Holly of Altoona 3 grandchildren Cody Logan and Elizabeth Schaffer...

Read Craig D. Schaffer's Obituary

Kathy E. Defrancesco
Kathy E. Defrancesco

She is survived by two sons Robert L. DeFrancesco Jr. Lisa of Bellwood and Michael S. DeFrancesco Kathleen of Altoona a daughter Danielle E. DeFrancesco Scott of Altoona 3 grandchildren Robert Cortlynn Travis and Troy a brother Robert Stoner a sister Patty Leaper many nieces and nephews and her cats...

Read Kathy E. Defrancesco's Obituary

Domenick Rago
Domenick Rago

Domenick Anthony "Pap" Rago 95 of Altoona passed away on December 16th surrounded by his living family. He was born April 1 1930 to the late Louis and Clara Valentino in Altoona PA. He married Rose Marie Colabove the love of his life at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church November 261955. They were marr...

Read Domenick Rago's Obituary

Joanne Claar
Joanne Claar

Joanne C. Claar 95 of Altoona entered into eternal rest on Monday at Celebration Villa surrounded by her family in Duncansville. Joanne was born on March 16 1930 in Altoona daughter of the late John and Mary Grace Pretola Roccio. Joanne is survived by her loving daughter Pamela Smith of Duncansville...

Read Joanne Claar's Obituary

Pete Ciaverella Jr.
Pete Ciaverella Jr.

Pete C. Ciaverella Jr. 76 Altoona passed away Monday at his home with his daughter by his side. He was born in Altoona son of the late Pete C. Sr. And Miriam Civils Ciaverella. He later married the love of his life Marlene Schmid and she preceded him in death in December 2024. He is survived by a da...

Read Pete Ciaverella Jr.'s Obituary

Tommy Lacy
Tommy Lacy

Tommy E. Tee Lacy 65 of Altoona entered into eternal rest on Sundaysurrounded by familyat his home. Tommy was born in Plymouth North Carolina in Washington County on February 23 1960 to Lucy Mae Peel and the late Edward L. Lacy Jr. Tommy is survived by his loving wife Tina Lacy whom he married at Tu...

Read Tommy Lacy's Obituary

Fr. Leonard Blostic
Fr. Leonard Blostic

Reverend Leonard John Blostic T.O.R. of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception USA died on Tuesday 25 November 2025 in Hollidaysburg PA. Father Leonard was born on 5 August 1934 in Cokeburg PA the child of Michael and Eva Skavinsky Blostic. He was given the ...

Read Fr. Leonard Blostic's Obituary

Joan Marie Conroy
Joan Marie Conroy

Joan Marie Conroy, 92, of Manassas VA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living in Virginia. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Alt...

Read Joan Marie Conroy's Obituary

John J. Schirf
John J. Schirf

John Joseph Schirf, 85, Flinton, PA; formerly of Chesterfield, VA, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born on November 18, 1940,...

Read John J. Schirf's Obituary

John W. Patton
John W. Patton

John William Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away November 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 24, 1950, Altoona, son of Harold and Clare Ann (Garman) Patton....

Read John W. Patton's Obituary

Debra Ann Metzler
Debra Ann Metzler

Debra Ann Metzler, 67, Tyrone, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1958, in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard W. and Dorothy Hamp. She was prec...

Read Debra Ann Metzler's Obituary

Barry J. Bollinger
Barry J. Bollinger

Barry J. Bollinger, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence after an extended illness. Born May 14, 1951, Altoona, son of the late James and Pauline...

Read Barry J. Bollinger's Obituary

Marjorie Snyder
Marjorie Snyder

Marjorie E. Margie Edwards Snyder 90 entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning December 13 2025 following a brief illness. She was born October 9 1935 in Altoona a daughter of the late Watson N. and Margaret V. Feathers Edwards. Surviving are five children daughter Bett...

Read Marjorie Snyder's Obituary

Manuel Pena
Manuel Pena

Manuel "Mike" "Manny" Pena death notice and obituary, Saturday December 6, 2025. Myers - Somers Funeral Home, Inc. Altoona, PA 16602

Read Manuel Pena's Obituary

Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor

Thomas Robin Rob Taylor 73 of Canadensis died early Monday morning December 1 2025 at Monroe County Hospice House East Stroudsburg. He was born July 4 1952 in Ellwood City a son of Claire Evelyn McLaughlin Taylor and the late Robert Walter Taylor. He married Deborah Anne Meyerl on August 17 1974 in ...

Read Thomas Taylor's Obituary

Eleanor Dean Simm
Eleanor Dean Simm

Eleanor C. Ellie Dean Simm 98 went home to be with the Lord late Friday evening December 5 2025 at Homewood Living Center Martinsburg. She was born August 24 1927 in Altoona a daughter of the late George N. and Yesmene Abdallah Jacobs. She was twice married first on April 17 1947 to Richard Paul Dea...

Read Eleanor Dean Simm's Obituary

Darrell Hollingshead
Darrell Hollingshead

Darrell Hollingshead 68 of Altoona passed away Tuesday morning November 25 2025 after a hardfought battle with cancer. He was born August 11 1957 in Altoona a son of Helen Hollingshead and the late James Hollingshead. He married Carol Schraff on April 18 1996. Surviving are his wife mother Helen son...

Read Darrell Hollingshead's Obituary

Jane Louise Fields
Jane Louise Fields

Jane Louise Fields, 93, Altoona, passed away Thursday at the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elvera Karlson. On December 21, 1955, sh...

Read Jane Louise Fields's Obituary

Jeffrey Mark Crawford
Jeffrey Mark Crawford

Jeffrey Mark Crawford, age 61, of Verona, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away on Tuesday at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, the son of Edward “Ted” Crawfo...

Read Jeffrey Mark Crawford's Obituary

Marjorie Forsht
Marjorie Forsht

Marjorie Forsht, 93, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Graystone Manor Bellmeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Maurice and Marie (Hafer) Smith. She married Cloy...

Read Marjorie Forsht's Obituary

Louella Jane Grazier
Louella Jane Grazier

Louella Jane Grazier, 87, Altoona, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter Russell and Violet Beatrice (Nail) Wertz. On September 28, 1955, she...

Read Louella Jane Grazier's Obituary

Bertha Jean Roccio
Bertha Jean Roccio

Bertha “Jean” Roccio, 94, Altoona, resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the...

Read Bertha Jean Roccio's Obituary

David Johnson
David Johnson

David H. Pooch Johnson 86 Altoona passed away peacefully on Tuesday. He was born in Altoona son of the late Joseph M. Johnson Jr. and Elsie Carland Johnson. He later married Elaine A. Over. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine 2 sons Jon C. Summer Over Sr. and Richard J. Vance Sr. a daughter Mic...

Read David Johnson's Obituary

Kay Daugherty
Kay Daugherty

Kay F. Daugherty 87 Altoona passed away Sunday at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late Roy and Bernadine Stevens Aurandt. She later married Richard Daugherty who preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 daughters Kay Daugherty and Helen Rober...

Read Kay Daugherty's Obituary

Ryan Duffey
Ryan Duffey

Ryan M. Duffey 36 Altoona passed away Saturday September 27 2025. He was born in Evansville IN son of Kirk Duffey and Connie Robert Lantz. He is survived by his parents stepfather Robert wife Christina Marshall Duffey aunts and uncles Kevin Keefer Denise Maselli and Lonna Chamblee and numerous niece...

Read Ryan Duffey's Obituary

David Selsman
David Selsman

David W. Selsman 56 Altoona passed away Wednesday Sept. 10 2025 at his home. He was born in Staten Island NY son of Rachel Selsman and the late Ronald H. Selsman. At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements by Leslie E. Axe Funeral Home.

Read David Selsman's Obituary

Connie Shultz
Connie Shultz

Connie L. Shultz 93 a resident of Homewood in Martinsburg previously of Altoona Pennsylvania went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday August 21 2025. Connie was born in Altoona PA. on June 4 1932 the daughterof the lateAdam and Ima Earnest Gonter. She was first married to the late Lyle N...

Read Connie Shultz's Obituary

Joan Marie Conroy
Joan Marie Conroy

Joan Marie Conroy, 92, of Manassas VA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living in Virginia. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Alt...

Read Joan Marie Conroy's Obituary

John J. Schirf
John J. Schirf

John Joseph Schirf, 85, Flinton, PA; formerly of Chesterfield, VA, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born on November 18, 1940,...

Read John J. Schirf's Obituary

John W. Patton
John W. Patton

John William Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away November 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 24, 1950, Altoona, son of Harold and Clare Ann (Garman) Patton....

Read John W. Patton's Obituary

Debra Ann Metzler
Debra Ann Metzler

Debra Ann Metzler, 67, Tyrone, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1958, in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard W. and Dorothy Hamp. She was prec...

Read Debra Ann Metzler's Obituary

Barry J. Bollinger
Barry J. Bollinger

Barry J. Bollinger, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence after an extended illness. Born May 14, 1951, Altoona, son of the late James and Pauline...

Read Barry J. Bollinger's Obituary