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Vickie Annette Shomo

Vickie Annette Shomo, 53, Coalport, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Philipsburg, daughter of Larry D. Shomo and the late Catherine L. (Sanches) Shomo. Surviving is a son, Christopher; her father; and a sister, Stephanie. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Hollentown Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Barbara Lee Snyder

Barbara L. (Grove) Snyder, 81, Altoona, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edgar and Sylvia (McGinnis) Grove. Surviving are her husband, Charles Snyder Sr.; four children: Karen Smith and husband, Tom, Pamela Moore and husband, Gene, Douglas Snyder and Charles ...

Robert Paul Weyant

Robert Paul Weyant, 85, Claysburg, passed away Monday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late William Clarence “Stoner” and Anna Elizabeth (Robinson) Weyant. On July 24, 1961, he married Sylvia Etta Dively in Cumberland, Md. She passed away on Sept. ...

Jesse J. Blazer

Jesse J. Blazer, 99, of Altoona died early Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse L. and Mary G. (Nearhoof) Blazer. He married Constance L. Locke in 1954 in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife; three children: daughter, Connie L. McKendree of ...

The Rev. Joseph Chancler TOR

The Rev. Joseph Chancler TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on Friday at the age of 74. Born in Tampa, Fla., Father Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ella Mae ...

Diane E. Craig

Diane E. Craig, 80, of New Enterprise, passed away Friday. She was born in Bedford, a daughter of the late David and Myrtle (Nave) Oster. Surviving are her husband, Mack; sons, David (Angel) and Robert (Melissa); daughter-in-law, Shunae Dennis (Rob); and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Norman Oster; a sister, Dortha Naugle; and a sister-in-law, Eloise Smith. Diane enjoyed watching her grandchildren and tending her flowers and garden. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone ...