Obituaries in Altoona, PA

Joseph S. Silverman M.D. of Altoona died Wednesday September 17 2025 after a brief illness. Dr. Silverman was born at the Altoona Hospital on August 23 1933 son of Isaac and Rae Saul Silverman. He married Patricia Anne Kepner on March 11 1961 at Temple Beth Israel Altoona. He is survived by his wife...

William E. Bill Robinson II 49 of Altoona passed away at his residence after a hardfought battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona the son of the late William E. and Patricia Jubina Robinson. Surviving are his loving wife Sherrie five children Chance Robinson Garrett Robinson Amber Franco Daniell...

Albert Unc Roth 95 of Altoona passed away Thursday the 24th of July. He was born in Braddock PA the youngest son of seven of the late Alexander and Pauline Herskowitz Roth. Unc cherished his family and is survived by numerous nieces nephews and family members from over four generations throughout th...

Patricia L. Beyer 95 Altoona passed away peacefully Friday at Graystone Manor surrounded by family. Patricia was born in Altoona daughter of the late Alton E. and Alverta L. Myers Cherry Sr. On May 22 1954 she married John R. Beyer who preceded her in death on August 11 2015. She is survived by two ...

John D. Russell 62 of Flinton formerly of Altoona passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona the son of the late Paul R. and Lois J. McGeary Russell Sr. He was twice married first to Mindy R. Black on July 14 1986 she preceded him in death on M...

He married Constance Y. Rankin on November 10 1950 she preceded him in death on September 4 2001. Mr. Cadle was a retired business owner having engaged for 42 years in the sales and service of pianos and organs. He was a member of the Piano Technicians Guild having served as President and Treasurer ...

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...

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...

Nellie Rudasill 102 of Altoona formerly of Juniata passed away Sunday at UPMC. She was born in Glen Campbell the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Andrew North. She married Merle T. Rudasill on April 18 1970 they were married for 38 years before his passing in 2008. Nellie is survived by a stepd...

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...

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...

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 ...