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Kenneth Michael ‘Mike’ Lashley

Kenneth Michael “Mike” Lashley, 67, Ebensburg, died Tuesday. He was born in Bedford, son of the late Kenneth and Constance (Hershberger) Lashley. Surviving are his wife, Maxine (Dumm); a daughter, Marissa; three grandsons; and siblings, Richard and Cheryl. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 5, 2025, at Ebensburg United Church of Christ, Andrew Jones, officiating, with a gathering afterwards in the church hall. Interment will be at Holy Name Cemetery. Arrangements are by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Wyland

Robert A. “Bob” Wyland, 51, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly late Tuesday night at UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Gerald F. and Linda A. (Adams) Wyland. In 1999, he married Stephanie L. Binduga in Altoona. Bob is survived by his wife; three sons, ...

Bonnie June (Roller) Bahel

Bonnie June (Roller) Bahel, 84, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Smith) Roller. Surviving are sons, Todd and Michael; five grandchildren; and siblings: John and James Roller, Patrick Prough and Sue Kane Beckermann. Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg High School. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., 424 W. Second St., Williamsburg; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, July 7, 2025, at the funeral home.

Rhonda M. Nitti

Rhonda M. Nitti, 59, Patton, passed away Thursday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Spangler, the daughter of John and Patricia (McConnell) Yencho. Her father preceded her in death. Surviving are her mother, Patricia, of Patton; husband, David Nitti, of Patton; children: Richard Rusnak of Hastings; Angel (Shaun) Chigas of Hastings; and Eric Nitti of Patton; and grandchildren, Makenzie Rusnak and Rylie Chigas. She is also survived by siblings: Roxanne Bender (George Kuzemchak) of Fallentimber; Brendan (Jennifer) Bloomberg in New Jersey; Jessica Foster of ...

Lieselotte Schwarz McKissick

Lieselotte Schwarz McKissick, age 100, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully Tuesday. Born in Bremen, Germany, Lieselotte’s life was a century-long testament to compassion, creativity and family. After immigrating to Canada and then to the United States, she pursued a career in ...

George E. Thompson Jr.

George E. Thompson Jr., 84, of Bellwood, passed away May 23, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, at First Grace Brethren Church, 2932 Maple Ave., Altoona. Arrangements were by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.