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William Francis Rupp, 89, formerly of Altoona, went to be with his Savior on Sept. 10, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene W. Jr. and Janet (Runyen) Rupp.
On Nov. 25, 1954, he married Jean F. Fedeli. She preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 2012, after 57 years of marriage.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah A. (Robert) Kurty, of Duncansville; four grandsons: William F. Rupp III and Jerrell Jackson (friend, Terri) of Altoona, Bryan (Jerelyn) Kurty of Duncansville and Dale (Ashley) Kurty of Orting,Wash.; and seven great-grandchildren: Daniel, Vionna, Aaron, Landon, Cason, Adelyn and Dawson.
He was preceded in death by a son, William F. Rupp Jr.; and a brother, David R. Rupp.
William had more than 43 years' military service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, including the 28th Infantry Division Band. He also worked as a clerk in the Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits stores, as a mail clerk at Keystone Financial/M&T Bank and as a courier at UPMC Blair Medical.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Altoona.
William richly enjoyed playing the trombone and baritone horns, patriotic music and marches and was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Altoona, with Pastor Tyler Pepper officiating. Interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.
If so desired, memorial contributions in William's name can be made to First Baptist Church in Altoona.
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