Winsome E. Brandt, age 95, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday morning, July 15, 2019, at the home. She was born June 6, 1924 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Harold and Viola (Muckle) Bimesderfer. Survived by two sons: Stephen C. Brandt (wife Deb) of Lancaster and Dr. Craig S. Brandt (wife Karen) of Hollidaysburg; three grandchildren: Kimberly Henrickson (husband Robert) of New Canaan, CT, Elizabeth Harmantzis (husband Greg) of Raleigh,...

James C. “Jim” Douglas, age 89, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday morning, July 4, 2019. He was born July 7, 1929 in Canoe Creek, a son of the late William C. and Hannah M. (Norris) Douglas. He married Lu Ann Appleyard on March 31, 1978 in Toledo, Ohio. Survived by his wife Lu Ann Douglas; a daughter Kim Mladenik of North Carolina; two sons: Troy Douglas of Altoona and Christopher “Henry” Heckler of Georgia; three grandchildren: Taylor,...

Lew A. McKinney, Sr., age 77, of Altoona, died Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, Altoona. He was born July 26, 1941 in Tyrone, a son of the late James A. McKinney and Inez (Frye) Woodring. Survived by five children: Faith McKinney, Beverly McKinney, Lew A. McKinney, Jr., Sheila Mort, and Max McKinney; three siblings: Ann Taylor, Pat Claar and Joseph Woodring; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Among Lew's survivors are his...

Teresa Ann Meshey, age 48, of Altoona, entered the Lord's eternal resting place on June 20, 2019, unexpectedly. She was born May 22, 1971 in Charleston, SC, a daughter of John C. Meshey and the late Gertrude M. "Trudy" (Vanasdale) Meshey. She was a beloved daughter, mother and sister. She leaves behind her father John Meshey, a sister Brenda Barnes and two loving children: James Boreck and Ann Marie Montgomery. Teresa was a 1991 graduate of Dover High School and a Penn State...

Shirley F. Ritchey, age 91, a resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Duncansville, died Monday morning, June 17, 2019, at the home. She was born April 21, 1928 in East Freedom, daughter of the late Francis R. and Irva J. (Smith) Heuston. She married Thomas C. Ritchey on Nov. 24, 1949 at St. Patrick’s Church, Newry. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1997. Survived by a son Scott Ritchey (Susan) of Duncansville; two son-in-laws: George Petrou of...

Clarence J. “Jerry” Hazlett, Jr., age 77, Duncansville, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 24, 1941 in Maryville, TN, a son of the late Clarence J., Sr., and Leona (Gaston) Hazlett. He married Barbara J. Henry in Winchester, VA. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; a son Craig Hazlett (Kathy) of Altoona; a step-son Larry Daugherty (Barbe) of Hollidaysburg; two grandchildren: Zachary Hazlett (Alicia) and Carlie Hazlett...

Michael P. Augsburger, age 48, of Altoona, died early Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. He was born February 23, 1971 at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, a son of Philip D. Augsburger of Dallas, TX and the late Barbara E. (McConnaughay) Augsburger. Survived by a brother Mark Augsburger of Altoona; his father; and several aunts and uncles: Patricia (Stan) Johnson of Beech Creek, PA, Sue (Orlie, Jr.) McConnaughay of Dixon, IL, Doug (Patty) McConnaughay;...

Kenneth Bruce Kaufman, age 54, of Duncansville, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his residence, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Donna Jean (Dollar) Kaufman and the late Kenneth L. Kaufman. Survived by two children: Danielle Snively (husband Dave) of Hollidyasburg and Brad Kaufman of Altoona; his mother, Donna Jean of Altoona; three sisters: Judy Tharp of Putney, VT, Lucinda Ward of Choctaw, OK and Deborah Maurer of Altoona; and his...

Jeremy R. Ross, age 37, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born August 4, 1981 in Altoona, the son of Stephen and Pamela (Langham) Ross. Survived by his parents, Steve and Pam, of Duncansville; a son Sebastian Ross and Sebastian’s mother, Lillian Walker; a sister Nicole Lagundl of Price Frederick, MD; two nieces; two nephews; and grandmothers: Inez Elder and Patz Lowery. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Cliff Elder and Ralph and...

Lillian Emilie Shaputnic, age 93, of Claysburg, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born October 9, 1925 in Newark, NJ and lived many years in N. Huntindon, PA and Norfolk, VA, before moving to Claysburg. She is survived by three sons: Gentery McCormick (Carolyn) of Escondido, CA, Kevin McCormick (Katie) of Lexington, KY and Rory McCormick (Tammy) of Lanexa, VA; and five daughters: Victoria Murphy (Robert) of Debary, FL, Helen Bollinger (Robert) of Saint Cloud,...