Charles L. Wilt, Sr.

July 25, 1942-November 7, 2026

Charles L. Wilt, Sr., 84, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late, Charles A. and Esther (Dodson) Wilt.

Charles married Shirley Alley, she preceded him in death on September 23, 2004.

Surviving are his five children: Franklin Wilt (Karen) of Federal Way, WA, Charles L. Wilt, Jr. of Penfield, Esther Wilt of Weedville, Annie Eckley (Joseph) of Kersey and Cletus Wilt (Nika) of Graham, NC; three grandchildren: Tyler, Jessica and Kyler; five great-grandchildren: Lola, Margaret, Colleen, Marlow and Charlotte. Charles is also survived by his two brothers: Daniel Wilt of Altoona and Cletus Wilt of Hollidaysburg.

Charles was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Eckley.

He retired from Schneider Trucking as an over-the-road driver and had previously worked as a baker with Stroehmann and A&P Bakeries.

Charles was a member of Newburg Firehall and the Bavarian Aid Society.

He enjoyed bowling and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers football and Altoona Curve baseball fan.

Friends will be received from 2-4 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a service will immediately follow at 4 pm in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.

Interment will be held at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.