Nancy R. Alwine, 94, Hollidaysburg, known lovingly to many as “Ganny,” passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona after complications from a brief illness. She was born in Reading, daughter of Paul and Ruth (Longacre) Keller. Nancy was a 1949 graduate of West York High School. On Dec. 27, ...
Alan J. Ansman, 78, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leroy and Ann (McMullen) Ansman. He married Kathleen Boring in 1971. Surviving are his wife of 54 years; two daughters: Sharon Burwell and husband, Danial, and Rebecca Luther and husband, Brian; a ...
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Melanie Archangelo, 75, Mundys Corner, announces her passing on Saturday. Melanie was a brilliant, fiercely independent woman who dedicated her life to advocating for fairness, equality and the empowerment of others, particularly women. She had a ...
Donald Eugene Conrad, 86, Lovely, went home to be with the Lord on Friday at his residence. He was born in East Freedom, son of the late George and Isabelle (Burk) Conrad. On June 10, 1960, he married to Patricia Holsinger on June 10, 1960, in the Bare Memorial Church of God, Roaring ...
John Dean Laird, 90, Kutztown, formerly of Allemans, died Friday. He was born in Bellwood, son of the late Wilbur and Ada (Bousum) Laird. On July 22, 1961, he married Frances C. Hanna, who preceded him in death on Feb. 21, 2022. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Beverly. Surviving are his three children: Ken, Sonalee and Jenelle; and several grandchildren. Friends will be received from 11 until the noon funeral service Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Allemansville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Allemansville Oak Grove Cemetery.
James Robert Shelow Sr., 74, of Carlisle, died peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025, at his residence. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Herbert and Shirley (Myers) Shelow. James was a graduate of Altoona Area High School, Class of 1969. He was active in the high school band and the Tyrone Drum & Bugle Corps. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Barbara (Stoner) Shelow; son, James Robert Shelow Jr. (fiancee, Nicole Leaper) and her daughter: Bella, of Hollidaysburg; son, Kris Thomas Shelow, of Duncansville; granddaughters, Grace Shelow and Julia Neely; sisters, Deborah A. Phelps and ...
