William Francis Rupp, 89, formerly of Altoona, went to be with his Savior on September 10, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene W. Rupp, Jr., and Janet (Runyen). On Nov. 25, 1954, he married Jean F. Fedeli and she preceded him in death on February 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, Dale (Ashley) Kurty of Orting, Washington, 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 over 43 years military service in the PA Army National Guard, including the 28 th Infantry Division Band. He also worked as a clerk in the PA Wine & Spirit 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 First Baptist Church, Altoona, on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM., 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.