Terry F. Merritts December 1, 1941-January 5, 2026 Terry F. Merritts, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Altoona. He was born...

Elsie B. Della May 14, 1941-December 29, 2025 Elsie B. Della, 84, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday evening at Conemaugh Nason Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Nashville, Te...

Joan Coppeta January 2, 1952-December 19, 2025 Joan Coppeta, 73, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Friday at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She fought a 4-year battle with Anaplastic ...

Wayne A. Kirkpatrick July 11, 1932-December 18, 2025 Wayne A. Kirkpatrick, 93, of Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Augustine E. and ...

Nancy Jane Lafferty April 18, 1935-December 18, 2025 Nancy Jane Lafferty, 90, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, with loving family by her side. Nancy was born in Altoona, daughter of the la...

Babbie E. Jeffries Sept. 12, 1961 – Dec. 17, 2025 Babbie E. Jeffries, 64, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her residence. Babbie was the daughter of the late Rebecca Lafferty. She is survived b...

G. William “Bill” Ward May 6, 1931-December 17, 2025 G. William (Bill) Ward, 94, of Hollidaysburg, PA passed away quietly on Wednesday. He was born on May 6, 1931 in Chambersburg PA to Dorothy C...

Francis P. McCloskey “Bear” September 3, 1943 – December 13, 2025 Francis P. “Bear” McCloskey went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. He w...

James DeGennaro May 20, 1941-December 8, 2025 James DeGennaro, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, the son of th...

Marilyn Mitchell Tercero March 17, 1930-December 5, 2025 Marilyn Mitchell Tercero, age 95 of Martinsburg, PA, formerly of Dagsboro, DE, and Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, December...

Anne L. Gressler April 28, 1959-December 3, 2025 Anne L. Gressler, 66, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Henry J. “...

Douglas C. KellyMarch 30, 1952 – November 29, 2025 Douglas C. Kelly, 73, Johnstown, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center, Johnstown. He was bo...

The Rev. Robert L. Ruston August 6, 1949 – November 29, 2025 The Rev. Robert L. “Father Bob” Ruston, 76, a resident of Garvey Manor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, afte...

Willis R. “Will” HockenberryApril 13, 1943 – November 26, 2025 Willis R. “Will” Hockenberry, 82, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a fall at his resi...

Joseph A. “Joe” DeLeo January 2, 1937-November 16, 2025 Joseph A. “Joe” DeLeo, 88, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph A. ...

William D. “Bill” Eisenhart, Jr. March 12, 1938-November 15, 2025 William D. “Bill” Eisenhart, Jr. , of Altoona, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, in his sleep surrounded by members...

Theresa A. Merilli January 28, 1936-November 14, 2025 Theresa A. Merilli, 89, of Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Bart and Katherine “Ki...

Steven W. Stiver November 30, 1952-November 12, 2025 Steven W. Stiver, 72, of Altoona, passed away last Wednesday at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the lat...

Edward H. Stevens, Jr. April 4, 1935-November 12, 2025 Edward H. Stevens, Jr. , 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Graystone-Grand Palazzo. He was born in Miami, Florida, the son of the late Ed...

Roger L. Hoover, Jr. July 4, 1949-November 12, 2025 Roger L. Hoover, Jr. , 76, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the so...

Joseph N. Fagnani, Jr. March 23, 1944-November 10, 2025 Joseph N. Fagnani, Jr, 81, of Altoona, formerly of Tuckahoe, New York, passed away Monday afternoon at UPMC Shadyside. He was born in Yonkers, ...

Ray D. Sell, Jr. , 89, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Ray was born in Altoona, son of the late Ray D. and Cleda (Tyler) Sell, Sr. He married Gretchen Wills on Augu...

Arlene J. Zanfino October 16, 1941-November 6, 2025 Arlene J. Zanfino, 84, of Bellwood, passed away Thursday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wi...

Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch December 30, 1934-October 29, 2025 Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch, 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in ...

Arlene Ruth Balestino, March 21, 1945-October 28, 2025 Arlene Ruth Balestino, 80, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was b...