Barry B. Shoenfelt, age 76, a resident of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the home. He was born February 26, 1947 in Altoona, the son of the late Ray B. and Erdene B. (Wertz) Shoenfelt. He is survived by a daughter Heather Moyer of Hollidaysburg; a grandson Collin Spotts; a sister Debbie Rhodes (Steve) of Altoona; four nieces; a special cousin Karen Wilt; and his former...

Jack L. Hoffer, age 77, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 12, 1945 at home in Windber, a son of the late Maurice F. ‘Mike’ and Mary Ellen (Lehman) Hoffer. Surviving are six siblings: Joyce Wilt of Roaring Spring, Gloria Kelly (Lou) of Duncansville, Barbara Detrick (Don) of Duncansville, Carol Musselman of Claysburg, Terrance Hoffer of Coral Gables, FL, and Melvin Hoffer of Duncansville; an aunt, Janet Yonker...

Lois G. Ritchey, age 89, a resident of Maybrook Hills, Altoona, formerly of Roaring Spring, died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the home. She was born May 15, 1933 at home in Blair Township, a daughter of the late Sheldon E. and Gladys M. (Baker) Hite. Survived by her children: Fred Ritchey (Becky) of Williamsburg, Tim Ritchey (Lois) of Roaring Spring, Jeff Ritchey (Winnie) of Blue Knob, Kevin Ritchey (Theresa) of East Freedom, and Debbie Lutz of Hollidaysburg; 10 grandchildren; 11...

Kathleen A. Baker, age 69, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at home, following her courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 7, 1953 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Victor C. and Margaret A. (Janosik) Panaro. She is survived by three daughters: Breanne Corby (Eric), Erica Paul (Beasom), and Heather Rios (Manny); 6 grandchildren: Alexander and Quinn Corby, Teela Lenay Madden, Essie Jean Williams, and Nhia and Alisia Rios; and a great-grandchild: Samina...

Patty A. Hollen, age 65, of Hollidaysburg, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. She was born October 19, 1957 in Altoona, daughter of the late Merle L. and Mildred L. (Reffner) Boone. She married Larry Hollen on April 15, 1978 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Frugality. She is survived by her husband; two sons: Jeremy Hollen (Adeena) and Jason Hollen (Jessica); six grandchildren: Shawn, Kimberly, Josie, Johnny, Joey, and Julie; two step-grandsons: Bryce and Anson; a brother,...

Norma Ruth Heiss, age 80, of Duncansville, died Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2023 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness. She was born June 16, 1942 in Duncansville, a daughter of the late Carl R. and Verna I. (Walters) Heiss. Surviving is a sister Paula Snyder of Duncansville; a nephew John Snyder of Duncansville; a niece Jennifer Snyder of Florida; and a great-niece Mila Mitre and a great-nephew Aydan Mitre, both of Florida. Norma was a 1960 graduate of Hollidaysburg High...

Robert E. Glass, age 90, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born February 18, 1932 in Duncansville, a son of the late James and Gladys (Helsel) Glass. He married Barbara Alice Glass on July 1, 1955 at First Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2016. Surviving is three children: Dianne Lea Ibeling (Loren) of Mountain Lake, MN, David Robert Glass of Hollidaysburg, and Cheryl Lynnea Swope of Treasure Lake; two...

Richard A. Morris, age 59, of Altoona, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born March 30, 1963 in Altoona, a son of the late Paul H. and Pauline E. (Claycomb) Morris. He is survived by three siblings: Ronald E. Morris (Joyce) of Bellwood, Patricia A. Marsh (Ronald) of DuBois, and Randall N. Morris (Becky) of Bellwood. He was preceded in death by a young sister, Paula A. Morris. Rick enjoyed doing odd jobs. He also enjoyed the outdoors, seeing...

Alta Louise Wahl, age 87, of Duncansville, died Saturday morning, January 7, 2023 at her home after an extended illness. She was born May 15, 1935 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Earl L. and Alta L. (Ritchey) Bowser. She married Robert H. Wahl on November 28, 1964 in Duncansville. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1995. Survived by a son Charles “Chuck” Moser (wife Kim) of Michigan; a daughter Helen Tipton of Pittsburgh; several grandchildren, including:...

Melvin Nelson Prough, age 80, of Carson Valley, Duncansville, died Tuesday morning, January 3, 2023 at home following an extended illness. He was born March 25, 1942 in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Melvin M. and Caroline H. (Shoemaker) Prough. He married the former Nancy D. Diehl on Aug. 8, 1964 at Foot of Ten Independent Bible Church. Survived by his wife, Nancy; three children: Brian Prough of Hodgenville, KY, Renee Galbraith of Apollo Beach, FL, and Deanna Moore of Claysburg;...