John W. Altman

1935 - 2025

John W. Altman, 89, of Gilpin Township, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Sarver. Born Sept. 27, 1935, in Gilpin Township, he was a son of the late James J. Altman and Mabel (Stitt) Altman. John attended Leechburg High School and proudly served our country with the U.S. Marines from 1952 to 1955. Over the years, he worked at Allegheny Sand Mine, the Vandergrift Foundry, American Window & Glass, Helms in Irwin, and Spangs in Homestead before finishing his career at Allegheny Ludlum in West Leechburg & Bagdad, retiring in 2001. John was a life member of Forks Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a skilled carpenter and could build and repair anything. John was well-regarded in his community for his willingness to help family, friends, and neighbors with projects. He liked working in his yard, loved animals, took pride in his cars and trucks, enjoyed crafting with his late wife, and loved to travel together on train and bus trips throughout the U.S. over the years. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Rita J. "Mammy" Altman, who passed away on Sept. 30, 2020; brothers, James "Frank" Altman, David Verl Altman, A.G. "Paul" Altman, and Samuel R. Altman; and his sisters, Hazel Marie Altman and Mary M. Shearer. John is survived by his daughter, Julie (Ron) Batiz of Leechburg; grandchildren, Emily (Matthew) Shoemaker, Molly Melcher, and Becky (Edison) Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Sofia and Mason; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in CURRAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 300 Market St., Leechburg. Additional visitation will be held from noon until the hour of service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Forks Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 253 Forks Church Road, Leechburg, PA 15656, with Reverend Brad Ferko officiating. Following the services, military honors will be accorded by the Armstrong County Memorial Honor Guard. Private interment in Forks Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to the church at the above listed address or to the Gilpin Township Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road, Leechburg, PA 15656. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.