Martin Joseph “Joe” Culp, age 89, of Duncansville, passed away early Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, following a brief illness. He was born March 22, 1933 in Altoona, a son of the late Martin Sibley "Sib" and Pauline C. (Laughlin) Culp. He married the former Darlene M. VonDreau on Apr. 20, 1957 at St. Patrick Church, Newry. Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Darlene; three children: Rita L. Pompa (Joseph) of...

Craig M. Klock, age 40, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born November 13, 1981 in Altoona. Surviving is his mother Debra Bickel; his father Michael Klock (Becky); two children: Kaidyn Klock and Karli Klock; three siblings: Lauren Merritts (Scott), Joseph Klock, and Kansas Klock (Praise Gainer Jr.); and three nephews: Liam, Oliver, and Praise III. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Glenn and Judy Miller, and George “Jack” and Ruth...

William B. Locke, age 64, who resided in Mount Pleasant Mills, originally from Bellwood, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born July 21, 1958 in Altoona, a son of the late Thomas Harry and Mary Edna (Reilly) Locke. He is survived by his daughter Jayme Locke and husband James Walsh of Altoona; 3 Grandchildren: Stephfon Locke, Quadir Walsh, and Aaisha Walsh; a sister Connie Jo (Locke) Shumac of Altoona; and a niece Pamela (Stevens)...

Edward C. Gearhart, age 71, of Duncansville, passed from this world on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is now rejoicing in Heaven. Ed accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was 12 years old and based on the promise of God’s word was given the assurance of eternal life. Isaiah 40:31 reads: “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and...

Mary J. Espenlaub, age 61, of Altoona, died Friday morning, October 21, 2022. She was born April 30, 1961 in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late Mick and Iva (Lehman) Boob. Surviving is three children: Richard Thompson (Becky) of Hollidaysburg, Crystal Neisler (Dwayne) of South Carolina, and William Thompson of Altoona; two step-sons: Stephen M. Espenlaub Jr. and Shawn Espenlaub; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings: Patricia Taylor, Alice Gray, Lewis Boob,...

Harold Carl Fether, age 85, of Duncansville, passed unexpectedly at home on Wednesday morning, October 12, 2022. He was born April 5, 1937 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Charles J. and Dorothy J. (Claar) Fether. He married  Shirley L. Flaugh. Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Shirley L. Fether of Duncansville; a daughter Donna Fether of East Freedom; a son Larry Fether (Michelle) of Altoona; three grandchildren: Ryan Fether (Ami) of Imler, Brennan Fether (Sarah) of Ebensburg,...

Rose Marie Williams, age 91, of Duncansville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at home. She was born December 23, 1930 in State College, daughter of the late Edward and Alice Marie (Dunkle) James. Surviving is a son Gary R. Williams (Eileen “Bunny”); 7 grandchildren: Heather Benigni (David), Cassie Williams, Amber Reddy (Marc), Lisa Williams, Ronnie Williams (Rose), Carrie Wilkinson (Michael), and Stevie Williams; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1...

Mary Jane Kaufman, age 80, of Cross Keys, Duncansville, died Monday night, October 10, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. She was born February 13, 1942 in Duncansville, a daughter of the late David A. and Elvaline (Brubaker) Kaufman. She is survived by 6 nieces; 4 nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Jim Kaufman, Mearle E. Kaufman, and Kenneth L. Kaufman; and one sister, Shirley J...

Jack Campbell, age 92, of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Guardian Healthcare - Hillview, Altoona. He was born March 27, 1930 in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Willard Leroy and Clara Alma (Raible) Campbell. Surviving is four sons: Jody M. Campbell (Shelly) of Oklahoma City, OK, Jack S. Campbell (Bonnie) of Duncansville, James C. Campbell (Candace) of Chandler, OK, and Jerry A. Campbell (Debbie) of Wyoming; a daughter Valerie A. Underwood (Chris) of Oklahoma City, OK; 14...

Thomas L. Smith, age 75, of Duncansville, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver, following a brief illness. He was born May 11, 1947 in Altoona, a son of the late Boyd E. and Pauline L. (Foor) Smith. Surviving is a son Shawn (wife Kelli) of Williamsport; a daughter Stephanie of Hollidaysburg; and two grandsons: Wade and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Richard E. Smith in 2013 and Kenneth B. Smith in 2020. Tom was a 1965 graduate of Hollidaysburg...