Joel R. Bert, age 73, of Hollidaysburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born April 25, 1948 in Newburg, Cumberland County, a son of the late John S. Bert, Sr. and Lela M. (Myers) Bert. He married Connie M. Reath on June 27, 1970 at Air Hill Brethren in Christ Church in Chambersburg. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Connie M. Bert; three sons: Bradley J. Bert (wife Heather) of Hollidaysburg, Eric J. Bert of Hollidaysburg, and Brian S. Bert (wife Alyssa) of...

Betty L. Claar, age 97, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born December 9, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Norman G. and Mary C. (Smith) Larson. She married Julius E. Claar on Jan. 30, 1942. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2013. She is survived by four children: Barry, Gary, Judy and John; 9 grandchildren: Heidi, Shawn, Shana, Gary Wayne, Jason, Jennifer, Nichole, John Jr., and Andrew; 13...

Dorothy L. Sharp, age 81, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday evening, May 28, 2021, at Nancy’s Personal Care Home, Osterburg. She was born October 16, 1939 in Newry, a daughter of the late Albert M. and Ruth E. (Ward) Brown. She married Samuel H. Sharp. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2011. She is survived by: a daughter, Becky Claar (Odell); three grandchildren: Benjamin Long (Karli), Shelsa Miller, and Lakken Claar; 7...

Leslie K. Ott, age 55, of Altoona, formerly of Duncansville, died Monday afternoon, May 10, 2021 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief battle with lymphoma. She was born December 21, 1965 in Allentown, daughter of the late Richard “Pete” and Patricia L. “Louise” (Snyder) Limbert. She married James E. Ott on Apr. 18, 1998 in Altoona. Surviving are her husband, James Ott; a son, Ronald Heverly; a daughter, Chelsea Phillips; a grandson, Colton James Albert Phillips; her...

Shirley L. Diehl, age 92, of Duncansville, peacefully went with the Lord on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021. She was born July 15, 1928 in Newry, daughter of the late Quentin E. and Grace M. (Weaver) Berkey. She married Fred T. Diehl on Oct. 5, 1944. Surviving are her two sons: Barry Diehl (wife Linda) of Martinsburg and Jeff Diehl of Duncansville; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Fred T....

Charles E. Kane, age 80, of Dry Run, Duncansville, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour in Heaven on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born February 5, 1941 in Altoona, a son of the late George and Alberta (Wagner) Kane. He married the former Dorothy Shoup on Oct. 8, 1960. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2020. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; 6 children: Robin Dobrowolsky (Kevin) of Indiana, Pa., Donna Snyder (Dan), Chuck Kane (Becky), Paul Kane and Scott Kane, all of...

Jennifer Lynn Wilkes, age 46, of Altoona, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021, after a brief illness, at UPMC Altoona. She was born April 9, 1975 in Altoona, a daughter of Larry W. Wilkes, Sr. and Susan D. (Clapper) Sprinkle. She is survived by her parents; her long-time companion, Chris Lostaglia; a daughter, Meygan Lostaglia; two siblings: Larry W. Wilkes, Jr. and Victoria Wilkes; and grandmother, Dorothy M. Clapper. She was preceded in death by a...

Ryan L. Ochenrider, age 66, of Johnstown, died Monday morning, April 12, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born June 22, 1954 in Johnstown, a son of the late William H. and Doris "Elaine" (Litzinger) Ochenrider. He married the former Janet Margie. She preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2006. He is survived by: a brother, Scott D. Ochenrider of Johnstown; several nieces and nephews; and cousins. He was recently preceded in death by a sister, Marla Binet,...

Marie C. Grsevinsky, age 85, of Duncansville, died early Saturday morning, April 10, 2021, at her home. She was born March 30, 1936 in Indiana, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mildred M. (Galonis) Rostis. She married Edward J. Grsevinsky. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2008. She is survived by three children: Estelle Wolfman of Tampa, Fl., Debbie Vladic (Mike) of Duncansville, and Edward Grsevinsky, Jr. of Duncansville; three grandchildren: Shannon Wolfman (Tom Olson) of...

Mark E. Mulligan, age 54, of Eldorado, Altoona, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at home, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1966 in Altoona, a son of the late William L. Mulligan and Elaine (Trexler) Vaught. He married the former Stephanie D. Chandler in Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; a daughter, Lauren Alleva of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren; and four siblings: William S. Mulligan of Geeseytown, Sharon Yon of Altoona, Jason Mulligan...