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Thomas Watkins ‘Tom’ Sheriff

Thomas Watkins “Tom” Sheriff, 69, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away June 12, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late Dr. Joseph H. Sheriff and Eileen (Miles) Sheriff. The family moved to Roaring Spring shortly thereafter. Tom enjoyed Little League baseball and was ...

Joseph J. Surma

Joseph J. Surma, 69, of Gallitzin, passed away June 20, 2025. He was born in Warren, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Marion “Sis” (Dashner) Surma. Two brothers, Barry and Michael, preceded him in death. Surviving are a brother, Thomas; sister-in-law, Rue Ann; an aunt, Alice; uncle, Bob; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe enjoyed playing Little League ball, watching football and baseball and spending time with friends at the Legion. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, at St. Demetrius Catholic Church, Gallitzin. Arrangements by Gibbons ...

Daniel R. Campbell

Daniel R. Campbell, 68, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Ethel (Baker) Campbell. Surviving is a sister, Tammie Jo Lingenfelter; a brother, Robert; a nephew, Robert Lingenfelter; and special friend, Rick Shaffer. Dan served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 24 years. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Don Mast officiating. Interment will be at Royer Cemetery.

Richard A. ‘Rick’ Colabove

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard A. “Rick” Colabove, 67, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona. Rick died peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona to the late Paul and Velda (Hart) Colabove. He married Pamela ...

Kathy E. DeFrancesco

Kathy E. DeFrancesco, 69, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. Kathy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Hill) Stoner. She is survived by two sons, Robert L. DeFrancesco Jr. (Lisa) of Bellwood and Michael S. DeFrancesco (Kathleen) of Altoona; a daughter, ...

Julia Figurelli-Masucci

Julia Figurelli-Masucci, 39, formerly of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday. She was the beloved wife of Mitchell Masucci; dear daughter of Cindra Figurelli and the late Michael Figurelli; stepdaughter of James Steele; sister of Michael (Angela), Christina (Brandon), Anthony and Aleta ...