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Thomas R. Bookhamer

Thomas R. Bookhamer, 93, of Antis Township, died peacefully Tuesday evening, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Thomas and Mildred E. (Irvine) Bookhamer. Tom was twice married, first on Sept. 25, 1954, to Shirley J. Davensizer, who ...

Dr. Ramon C. Burket

Surrounded by his loving family, Dr. Ramon C. Burket, 90, of Roaring Spring, peacefully passed away Thursday evening at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born at home in Roaring Spring, son of the late Ross A. Jr. and Mildred (McIlnay) Burket. Ramon married Elda Kaye Smith on Oct. 5, ...

Linda J. Creek

Linda J. Creek, 77, Hollidaysburg, joined our Lord on Tuesday evening after an extended illness. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Charles William and Cecelia (McNulty) Creek. She is survived by two brothers, William and Harry; two sisters, Donna and Elsie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald John. Linda was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg. A funeral ...

Paul Harry Desch

Paul Harry Desch, 81, of Dickinson, Texas, and formerly of Bellwood, passed away peacefully June 17, 2025. He was the son of the late William and Pernina (Taneyhill) Desch. Paul was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Cox and Rod Desch; and his grandson, Garrett Desch. He is ...

Richard E. ‘Dick’ Eastep

Richard E. “Dick” Eastep, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Roy Adam and Mabel Ann (Yocum) Eastep. On June 4, 1960, he married Alma Jane Bookhammer at the Eight Square Chapel, ...

Philip N. George

Philip N. George, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Blossburg, Pa., son of the late Arthur and Norma (Button) George Webster. He married Nona Courtright June 9, 1967, in Tioga, Pa. Surviving are his wife Nona; two children: daughter, Lois ...