Trafford W. "Tap" Smith, age 94, of Duncansville, died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Hillview Heathcare Center, Altoona. He was born October 17, 1927 in Altoona, son of the late Raymond H. and Carrie Elizabeth (Franklin) Smith. He was preceded in death by two wives: Audrey L. Chappelle in 1977 and Pauline E. "Dot" Sell in 2019.  Surviving are a daughter, Margie Biddle (Ed) of Altoona; four step-daughters: Joyce Smith (Herb) of Donnertown, Bonnie Hammel (Gary) of...

Jeremy R. Culp, age 39, of Ashville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2022. He was born November 3, 1982 in Cumberland, MD. He is survived by his daughter, Emma Marie Culp, who he was very proud of; his mother, Christine M. Post (Charles) of Ashville; sister, Nichole Shields (David) of Altoona; grandmothers: Mary Ellen Culp of Duncansville and Patricia Merritts of Altoona; nephews and niece: Landon, Dalton, Brodie, Deegan, and Kennedy; uncles: Mike and Rob Culp; and aunt, Amy...

Bash O. Frye, infant son of Elizabeth S. Henderson and Travis J. Frye of Altoona, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. Surviving are three siblings: Winter, Bentley and Talon; maternal grandparents: John Henderson and Victoria Wilkes; paternal grandparents: Richard and Tonya Fogal; maternal great-grandparents: Susan Sprinkle, Beverly and Tom Patterson, Larry Wilkes, and Beverly and John Henderson; and paternal great-grandmother,...

Wanda Lee (Feathers) Smith, age 84, of East Freedom, died unexpected on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born July 7, 1937 in Bedford, the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Margaret S. (Mowery) Feathers. She married Orville W. Smith, Jr. on July 2, 1979 in Winchester, VA. He also died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Surviving is a daughter, Kimberly L. Morrison of Lakemont; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother,...

Orville W. Smith, Jr., age 85, of East Freedom, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born September 20, 1936 in Altoona, a son of the late Orville W., Sr. and Helen M. (Pope) Smith. He married Wanda Lee Feathers on July 2, 1979 in Winchester, VA. She also died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Surviving is a step-daughter, Kimberly L. Morrison of Lakemont; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard A. Smith (Connie) of Duncansville; and nieces...

Natalie Rose Romano, age 46, of Altoona, passed away on May 12, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 13, 1976 in Philipsburg, daughter of Florine (Fink) Gardner and the late Frank Romano. She leaves behind her husband, Bradley Peters; her three adult children: Tia, Noah, and Elijah Romano; and her mother, Florine Gardner. She is also survived by her beloved pets: 12 cats: Oliver Fuzzbottom, Mama, Finnegan, Seven, Wednesday Eve, Indigo Crow, Bailey, Scout, Willow,...

Dwight D. “Ike” Hartman, age 75, of Duncansville, died Tuesday evening, May 10, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born June 29, 1946 in Altoona, son of the late Herbert J. and Olive M. (Dell) Hartman. He married Connie A. Focht on Feb. 24, 1968 in Winchester, VA. Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Connie Hartman; two daughters: Becky Hartman (Toby) of Huntingdon and Lisa Mobley (Denny) of Puzzletown; and a grandson, Jason Mobley (Hector Rosado) of Pittsburgh. Ike was a 1966...

Pamela Jane Kuhns, age 51, of Hollidaysburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at home. She was born October 19, 1970 in Altoona, a daughter of Wayne F. Berkheimer and the late Janet E. (Garlick) Berkheimer. Surviving are her father, Wayne, of Altoona; her fiancé, Tom Campbell of Hollidaysburg; three children: Brannon Kuhns, Jr. of Hollidaysburg, Samantha Kuhns of Selinsgrove, and Shane Kuhns of Hollidaysburg; two grandchildren: Sophia Jane and Asta James;...

Rhonda Lee Bailor, age 60, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. She was born February 20, 1962 in Altoona, daughter of Barbara J. (Hagie) Clinger-Swartz and the late Richard A. Clinger. Surviving is a son, Adam Bailor (fiancé Kelly McCracken) of Bellwood; his mother, Barbara Swartz of Duncansville; two grandsons: Carson Bailor and Mason Loucks; two brothers: Donald Clinger and George Clinger, both of Duncansville; two nephews: Justin Clinger...

Robert T. Kelley, Jr., age 65, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born May 14, 1956 in Altoona, a son of the late Robert T., Sr. and Joan B. (Santone) Kelley. He married Kathy L. Claar on Sept. 10, 1983 in Roaring Spring. Surviving is his wife, Kathy; two children: Brandon M. Kelley of Altoona and Paige N. Kelley (Donavin Sabol) of Hershey; a granddaughter, Elowen, who was the light of his life; and two brothers: Stephen J. Kelley (Crisanne) of Altoona and...