Joe Rickabaugh Sr., age 56 of Altoona died Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1958 in Altoona, the son of James Paul Cherry and Alice Marie Bott. On July 22, 1985 he was married to Susan Lykens who survives. Also surviving are four children, Khristine, Katrina and Adam Rickabaugh, and Joe Rickabaugh Jr. all of Altoona. Two sisters and three brothers – Amy and Connie Bott, Altoona, Terry Bott, Pinecroft and Herman and Clyde Bott, Altoona. Two sisters preceded him in death.

Private services were held at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc. Contributions in Mr. Rickabaugh's memory may be made in care of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., 115 W. 10th Street, Tyrone, PA 16686.