It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eleanor T. Carson, a beloved teacher who left this world peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born in Canonsburg, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Hardwick) Troy. Eleanor proudly dedicated her life to the noble ...
Vernon Ray DeLong Jr., 74, Altoona, died Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born in Lewisburg. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, South Congregation Altoona, 805 S. 16th St., Altoona, Pastor Jason B. Faichney officiating. Interment will be made at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona.
Kenneth G. Detwiler, 76, of Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord on Feb. 27, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Martinsburg Church of God, with Pastor Jim Neely officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Arrangements were by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.
Richard A. Friedenberger, 73, Altoona, died early Thursday morning at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth (Mathew) Friedenberger. Surviving are three children: Annie Anderson in Florida, Ricky Friedenberger ...
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.
Dorothy Mae Kurash, 87, Gallitzin, died Thursday. She was born in Lilly, daughter of Steve and Eva Shedlock. Surviving are her children, Brian and Jody; two grandsons; and siblings: William, Patrick, Patricia and Sonja. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and siblings, Thomas and Jean. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church St., Gallitzin. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson. Committal will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
