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John E. Bem

John E. Bem, 77, Hastings, passed away Wednesday. He was a son of the late Stanley J. Bem Sr. and Anna (Schall) Bem. Surviving are his sisters, Mary Kirk and Agnes Eckenrode; a brother, Stanley Bem Jr.; nieces and nephews: Donald (Sally) Kirk, Michele Kirk (Joseph Gelormino), Kevin (Mary) ...

Darrell L. Clapper

Darrell L. Clapper, 59, rural Martinsburg, died Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of Clair and Janice (Helsel) Clapper. In 1987, he married Diane E. Dilling. Surviving are his wife; six children: Deidre, David, Daniel, Devin, Dale and Darcy; six grandchildren; his parents; and four sisters: Sharon, Cindi, Joy and Jody. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, with a funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Arrangements are by the John K. Bolger Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

William J. ‘Bill’ Foust III

William J. “Bill” Foust III, 53, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. Bill was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. and Evelyn (Miller) Foust Jr. On Aug. 31, 2002, he married Candida “Candi” Manna. Surviving are his loving wife of 22 years; his ...

Rodger K. Hammond

Rodger K. Hammond, 88, Duncansville, passed away Saturday at Celebration Villa, Altoona. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Kenneth and Theda (Mangus) Hammond. On June 25, 1960, he was united in marriage to the former Sally (Graham) Hammond. He was the devoted father of Scott ...

Earl G. Hite

Earl G. Hite, 89, of Carson Valley, passed away Feb. 12, 2025. The family invites those who knew and cared about Earl to attend a memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Mary Church, Hollidaysburg. Interment will take place at New St. Mary Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. A luncheon will follow at Hoss’s Restaurant. God bless you all.

Roseanna M. Weyer

Roseanna M. Weyer, 88, Lewistown, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday at her residence, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul P. and Rose M. (Long) Gerhard. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, ...