John W. Altman

John W. Altman, 89, of Gilpin Township, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Quality Life Services, Sarver.
Born September 27, 1935 in Gilpin Township, he was a son of the late James J. Altman & Mabel (Stitt) Altman.
John attended Leechburg High School and proudly served our country with the United States Marines from 1952-55. Over the years, he worked at Allegheny Sand Mine, the Vandergrift Foundry, American Window & Glass, Helms in Irwin, 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, and enjoyed crafting with his late wife, and loved to travel together on train and bus trips throughout the United States over the years.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Rita J. "Mammy" Altman, who passed away on September 30, 2020; brothers, James "Frank" Altman, David Verl Altman, A.G. "Paul" Altman, Samuel R. Altman; and his sisters, Hazel Marie Altman & Mary M. Shearer.
John is survived by his daughter, Julie (Ron) Batiz of Leechburg; grandchildren, Emily (Matthew) Shoemaker, Molly Melcher, Becky (Edison) Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Sofia & Mason; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 300 Market St., Leechburg. Additional visitation will be held in the Forks Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 253 Forks Church Road, Leechburg, PA 15656 on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service at 1:00 p.m. 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.