Paul Porinchak, beloved retired owner and butcher of Porinchak’s Market, the oldest family-owned store in Portage, passed away peacefully Thursday at home at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnstown, Paul grew up learning the values of hard work, honesty and ...

Stephen Frederick Stahl, 78, of Altoona, passed away March 3, 2026, at UPMC Palliative Care, after a long struggling bout with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frederick and Mary Ellen (Weyandt) Stahl. He was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Alan Stahl. Stephen is ...

James S. Frederick, 77, of Roaring Spring, died Wednesday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Samuel and Mary (Shoop) Frederick. Surviving are his wife, Connie; children: Tracy Little, Becky Light and Joe and James R. Frederick; his grandchildren; and brothers: Robert, Richard and ...

Shirley Jean Hartman, 84, of Claysburg, passed Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Ira and Goldie (Walter) Claar. She married George W. Hartman on April 21, 1962, in Winchester, Va. He passed away on Oct. 4, 2019. Surviving are her five sons: Jeffrey, ...