Walter W. “Skeets” Bagley

November 25, 1941-April 26, 2026

Walter W. “Skeets” Bagley, 84, of Altoona formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Walter and Mildred (Gardini) Bagley.

Walt married Eugenia J. “Jean” Piotrowski on July 8, 1961.

Surviving Walt, is his loving wife of 64 years; two daughters: Lori Beck (Bob) Myrtle Beach, SC and Tracey Walsh (Derek) of San Antonio, TX; two sons: Doug Bagley (Jennifer) of Altoona, Mark Bagley (Christine) of Garnet Valley; nine grandchildren: Mandy Horn (Chase), Kelly Cardwell (Thomas), Kyle Walsh (Erica), Connor Walsh, Nicole Ickes (Jesse), Ally Bagley (Adam Mason), Eva Bagley, Tyler Bagley and Lauren Bagley; and four great-grandchildren: Samuel, Timothy, Elizabeth and Chloe; two brothers: John Bagley (Carol) of Millsboro, Delaware and Rodney Bagley (Deborah) of Altoona; two sisters: Peggy Kirsch (Alan) of Colver and Betty Young of Hutchinson Island, Florida also, numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters: Nanette and Deborah.

Walt was a 1959 graduate of Altoona High School and attended Penn State University.

He retired from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Professional Engineer.

Walt was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

He was the past president of the PTA at St. Therese of the Child Jesus, former president of the Miss PA Pageant, former member of the Altoona Jaycees and belonged to the British Car Club and several other organizations.

Walt enjoyed building model airplanes, boats and trains, wood carving and playing guitar. He was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Walt was also, an accomplished author having published three novels.

Friends will be received from 3-7 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, with Fr. John Lynam, celebrant. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

The family kindly requests that contributions be made in memory of Walt to: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

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