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Richard I. Heininger

Richard I. Heininger, 84, Hollidaysburg, passed away at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg surrounded by his family. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Robert E. and Roberta (Speidle) Heininger. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Connie (Appleman); four sons: Richard (Renee) and Christopher of Hollidaysburg, Troy (Renee) of Altoona, and Carl (Jennifer) of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Rodney “Rod” (Pauline) and William “Billy” Murray. He was preceded in death by brothers: Ronald “Ron,” Robert “Bob” and ...

Doris James

Doris James, 76, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at home. She was born in Bedford, a daughter of the late Dale and Iva James. She is survived by her children, Tabethea James of Everett and Michael James, married to Mindy James of Altoona; grandchildren: Devin McMullen of Gallitzin, ...

John Paul Kopp

John Paul Kopp, 61, of Eight Four, Pa., formerly of Dysart, passed away peacefully on Saturday. John was born in Spangler and was the beloved son of the late Paul and Helen Kopp. A proud veteran, John served his country in the United States Navy before continuing his education and graduating ...

Carie L. Lightner

Carie L. Lightner, 56, of Imler, passed away Sept. 23, 2026. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of Paul and the late Donna (Musselman) Lightner. She is survived by her fiance, Terry Weyant; her father, Paul, and his companion Mary Imler; sister, Christy Feathers (Joe); and nephews, Jacob and Ethan Feathers. Carie was a 1988 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and a member of Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed fishing, the Steelers and other sports. At Carie’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Michael Steven Peoples

Michael Steven Peoples, 62, of Coalport, passed away Saturday. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late Roy C. Peoples and Linda L. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his brother, James (Sue) Peoples; and stepsiblings, Diana (Kirk) Nelson-Winchell and William Nelson Jr. Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mary and Carl Peoples, who raised him; and his maternal grandparents, Virginia and James Smith. Friends will be received from 3 until the 5 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., Gallitzin.

Ian K. Ulrich

Ian K. Ulrich, 14, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, a son of Kristopher H. and Jamie M. (Snouffer) Ulrich. Ian is survived by his parents; his siblings: Quinten (Morgan) and Gavin Ulrich, Dustin (Kilee) ...