Obituaries in Altoona, PA

Reverend Ambrose Kenneth Phillips T.O.R. of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception USA died on Friday January 2 2026 in Altoona PA. Father Ambrose was born on October 3 1945 in Barnesboro PA the child of Michael and Mary Elizabeth Panaro. He was given the na...

Melissa D. Mitz Seevers 54 Gallitzin passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late Welhelm and Phyllis Park Seevers. She is survived by her loving and adoring fiance of 29 years Eric Bradley 3 sisters Christina Kiki Jeffrey Bradley Crystal Bucky Mike Helsel and Bra...

Shortly after zero hundred hours on 22 December 2025 United States Army CWO2 Ronald Eugene Settle Retired received his final orders. God had called His faithful servant home. Following his 1953 graduation from Altoona High School Ron embarked on a 20 year career in the U.S. Army. He proudly served h...

Steven J. Vasas 68 Altoona passed away Monday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabiliation Center. He was born in Altoona son of the late Edward and Rebecca Hufford Vasas. He is survived by a son Eric Catherine Vasas of Roaring Spring 3 grandchildren Owen Damien and Alexandra 2 sisters Paula Drew of Fl. ...

Kenneth M. McCracken Jr. 75 of Altoona passed away Sunday at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Lewistown son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Joyce Haywood McCracken. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother in law Domenick W. Lestochi. Surviving are his loving sister R...

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...

Myra Sue Simmers 89 of Altoona went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning January 21 2026 at Hilltop Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Altoona. She was born January 1 1937 in Altoona a daughter of the late James Arthur and Marilla Elizabeth Rudasill Nevel. She was twice married first t...

Jeffrey Don Robison 77 of Altoona passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 12 2026 secure in faith and surrounded by the love he shared so freely. Jeff was born on August 19 1948 in Altoona the son of Alice and Donald Robison. A lifelong resident of the Altoona area he was deeply rooted in a...

John E. Jack Moyer born August 28 1938 in Altoona Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on December 18 2025. Jack was married for 54 years to his devoted wife Donna Moyer Penatzer. Together they built a loving family that brought him great pride and joy. He is survived by his wife Donna and his childr...

Teresa L. "Terri" Weakland 68 of Altoona died late Tuesday evening December 30 2025 at UPMC Altoona. She was born June 4 1957 in Altoona adaughter of the late Robert Leberfinger and Arline Grimminger Leberfinger. Surviving is her husband Pete and her two children Travis Shawnelle of Tyrone and Danie...

Iva M. Forshey 95 of Altoona died early Sunday morning January 25 2026 at Graystone ManorAltoona. She was born in 1930the seventhchild of Earl and Esther Kirkpatick. She was married to A. D. Forshey in 1955.He preceded her in death in 2021. Surviving are herbeloved family a daughter Deanaof Virginia...

Duane E. Dewey Adams 78 of Logan Township died Sunday January 4 2025 at UPMC Altoona. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Jane L. Carothers and their children Ian R. Adams and Sarah Adams his brotherinlaw James R. Carothers Carlene and niece Emily. Dewey was a 1965 graduate of Altoona High School...