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Born in Youngstown on October 11, 1947, to Harry and Rita (Goldich) Altman, Neil was a graduate of The Rayen School, Temple University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned his Master of Public Health degree in 1977.
A Youngstown native, Neil returned to his hometown to serve as Youngstown's Health Commissioner for 30 years, earning the city many highly beneficial grants during his tenure and creating critical programs and services that greatly increased community and public health. Beloved in his community, Neil's stewardship of public health in Youngstown touched huge numbers of lives. His exceptional work was recognized the year before his 2011 retirement when he was named the Ohio State University College of Public Health's 2010 Champion of Public Health in the Public Health Practitioner category.
Neil will be sorely missed by the many who loved him, not only for his impactful work as a community leader but also for his kindness and humanity.
Predeceased by his parents and by Denise (Wilderman), his best friend and wife of 45 years, Neil is survived by his sister Brenda (Dan) Tarr, his brother Steven Altman (Jeanette Kesselman), his son Max Altman (Katherine B. Hernandez), and his grandson Eli Altman.
Services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 7, in the Rodef Sholom Cemetery Chapel in Tod Cemetery, 2200 Belmont Ave. There will be visitation from 1:30-2:00pm before the service begins.
Contributions in Neil's memory may be made to The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Doctors Without Borders (MSF), or Youngstown's Ohev Beth Sholom Congregation.
Professional arrangements are being handled by Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home
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Matthew Stefanak
Yesterday
My condolences to your family. Neil and I served together for many years as health commissioner. He was a committed public health professional and advocate. I credit him for our success in our community's efforts to eliminate child lead poisoning in Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Ed Baker
November 6, 2025
I will you miss you my cousin but now you are with Denise forever
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