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Theresa L. ‘Terri’ (Crynock) McConnell

Theresa L. “Terri” (Crynock) McConnell, 64, of Altoona, died Sept. 20, 2026. Born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Janet Crynock, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Tracy. Terri is survived by her children: Heather, Nichole, Nicholas and Courtney; 10 grandchildren; and siblings: Paul Jr., Bryan, Aaron, Karen, Judine and Dora. Inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Saint Francis Cemetery, Cresson. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Gallitzin Sportsmen’s Association. Arrangements are by Serenko-Claar Funeral Home Inc., Portage.

Douglas A. Warmath

Douglas A. Warmath, 60, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., son of Mary (Martin) and the late Bill Warmath. He married Patricia Wyant in 1995. Surviving are his wife of 31 years; his mother of East Freedom; two brothers, Michael (Meia) and Jay (Stephanie); a nephew; and two nieces. Doug graduated from Central High School in 1984 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Desert Storm and Panama. He enjoyed VFW Post 7689 in Roaring Spring, sports, music and movies. Doug was an organ donor. There will be no public services at Sorge Funeral Home & ...

JoAnn McMullen

JoAnn McMullen, 89, a resident of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, passed away on Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald and Ethel (Lee) Fleck. On Dec. 27, 1962, she married George “Mac” McMullen. He passed away on June 24, 2013. Surviving are children, Jeffrey McMullen and Donald (Tracie) McMullen; grandchildren, Dane and Kendall; her nephew, Matthew; and her sister, Karen Piper. JoAnn was a graduate of Altoona High School and she retired from the Altoona School District. She attended Bethany Lutheran Church, Altoona. She ...

Carolyn A. ‘Honey’ (Speedy) Ponder

Carolyn A. “Honey” (Speedy) Ponder, 83, of Duncansville passed away Saturday. She was born in Duncansville, daughter of the late Carl and Pauline (Neugebauer) Speedy. She married David C. Ponder, who preceded her in death in 1995. Surviving are three sons: Michael and wife, Tina of Camp ...

Przemyslaw Piotr Smolarczyk, MD

Przemyslaw Piotr Smolarczyk, MD, affectionately known as Przemek or Peter, passed away on Sept. 10, 2026, at the age of 69. A resident of Altoona, Przemek was a dedicated physician, a devoted father and a cherished grandfather. Born in Warsaw, Poland, Przemek completed his medical degree at ...

Karin A. Stotler

Karin A. Stotler, 66, Philipsburg, died Monday morning, Sept. 28, 2026. She was born at Mercy Hospital, Altoona, daughter of the late Glenn Z. and Hilda (Houschka) Stotler. She is survived by her oldest brother, Erich J. Stotler of Duncansville; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces ...