Harvey Lynn Gottshall

Harvey Lynn Gottshall, 83 of Scottdale passed away at 7:01 AM Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Independence Health System’s Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. Harvey was born on December 19, 1941 in Altoona, a son of the late Edward Raymond and Dorothea Alice (Johnson) Gottshall. He married Judith L. “Judy” (Rudisill) Gottshall on May 16, 1968, and she survives him.

Harvey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a graduate of Altoona High School, received a BA degree from Long Beach CA City College, and a Master’s Degree from Indiana University of PA in Counseling. He was an employed for many years at Torrence State Hospital and later as a Case Management Supervisor with the State of Iowa’s Mental Health Department. Harvey was a longtime and faithful member of Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Scottdale. A true outdoorsman, he was an animal lover who enjoyed watching the squirrels and birds and had a green thumb tending to his flowers and plants. Harvey was also a veteran, serving during the Vietnam War in the US Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserves.

Harvey will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 57 years, Judith L. “Judy” (Rudisill) Gottshall; his daughter, Erika Barber and her husband Daniel of Des Moines, Iowa; his granddaughter, Clare Barber; his brother, Edward Gottshall of Altoona; a niece; and a nephew.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com). A private viewing & service was held at the convenience of the family with The Rev. Cynthia M. Gainer as celebrant. Memorials may be made to the Fayette Friends of Animals or Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church. Love Lasts Forever!