Barbara J. Kerns, 83, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert J. and Grace M. (McVicker) Kerns. Barbara was a graduate of Altoona High School and Pruonto’s Beauty School. She spent many years as the custodian at Llyswen United ...
Forrest “Bud” Moyer, 92, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alvin and Virginia (Confer) Moyer. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Doris; sons: Alvin (Mary Ann), Dave (Raquel) and Bill (Jenifer); and granddaughters: Samantha Wills, Alex Hoffman and Grace Magaha. Bud was a 1952 graduate of Fork Union Military Academy and enlisted in the Army after graduation. After two years of service, he returned to Altoona and began working for Moyer Brothers, leading to a decades-long career. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory ...
Richard A. “Dick” Nier, 87, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday with family by his side in Pittsburgh. Dick was born in Lakemont to Carl and Blanch Nier. He excelled at his job as a brick, block and stone mason. As a skilled craftsman, he enjoyed cooking and working with his hands. His ...
Stephen T. “Steve” Pearson, 81, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. He was a son of the late John and Dorothy (Gill) Pearson. He was united in marriage to the former Patricia “Patty” (Koch) Pearson. Along with his loving wife of 58 years, he ...
Patricia A. Sheridan, 96, of Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone, died Monday. Born in Hollidaysburg, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Burket) Baldwin. She previously resided with her nephew, Jerry Bowman, in Houtzdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; siblings: Geraldine Bowman, Frances Kinney, Nancy Hall and William, Elwood and Eugene Baldwin; a nephew, Richard Bowman; and a great-nephew, Calvin Bowman. Surviving are many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Arrangements by Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.
Angeline C. “Angie” “GiGi” Thomas, 81, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, surrounded by her family and devoted caregivers. She was born in Altoona to the late Domenick P. “Doc” and Edna Catherine (Fonzi) Thomas and, in 1947, proudly became the older sister ...
