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Matthew Glenn Yarnell

Matthew Glenn Yarnell, 48, (Tipton), Tyrone, died Tuesday. He was born in Houston, Texas, son of Gary and Barbara (Hallinan) Yarnell. Surviving are his father, Gary Yarnell; his mother, Barbara (Bob) Mertiff; two brothers, Ryan Yarnell (Angela) and Travis Yarnell (Summer); a daughter, ...

JoAnn Chamberlin

JoAnn Chamberlin, 89, Bellwood, died late Tuesday evening at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born at Watts Farm in Antis Township, daughter of the late John and Mary (Wertz) Tucci. On June 25, 1955, she married Ralph D. Chamberlin in Bellwood. He preceded her in death ...

Wilbur C. Derencin

Wilbur C. Derencin, 88, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Somerset, son of the late Clifford V. and Geneva I. (Felton) Derencin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce E. Shaffer, on Aug. 20, 2018; a brother, Bernard; and three sisters: JoAnn, Betty and Wilma. Surviving are his son, Eric Derencin (Michelle); a sister, Barbara Harris; a brother, Donald Derencin; and several nieces and nephews. Wilbur served in the Air Force as an Airman 2nd Class during the Vietnam War. He was a document control representative at Chicago Rivet and ...

Jane Louise Fields

Jane Louise Fields, 93, Altoona, passed away Thursday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elvera Karlson. On Dec. 21, 1955, she married Fred R. Fields. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Valerie) ...

Samuel E. Miller

Samuel E. Miller, 95, of Duncansville, passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Horace and Effie (Young) Miller. Sam married Beverly Helsel on Dec. 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Beverly (Helsel) Miller; a daughter, Valarie Hrubochak; two sons, Scott Miller and Samuel Miller Jr. (Debbie); two stepsons, Daryl Giselman and Denny Giselman (Kimberly); a sister, Harriet Kinsel; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a nephew, Jody Kinsel; two nieces; and many special friends. He was ...

Terrence H. Over

Terrence H. Over, 74, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George C. and Mary C. (Hall) Over. On May 20, 1978, he married Majorie J. Maier. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie; four sons: Nicolas, Martin (Marcie), Conrad and Patrick; three grandchildren: Violet, Elliott and Nicolas; and two siblings: Gregg (Lynette) Over and Patrice (Richard) Wylie. He was preceded in death by two sons: Jordan and Damian. Terrence was a 1968 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He worked as a printer at the ...