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Seth Alexander Rundle

Seth Alexander Rundle, 22, of James Creek, passed away on Dec. 3, 2025, in Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, a son of Robert Frye Jr. and Wendy E. (Rundle) Olinger. Also surviving are two children, Mercie and Greyson; and a large extended family. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 214, Broad Top City, PA 16621, to assist the family with unexpected final expenses.

Anne L. Gressler

Anne L. Gressler, 66, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Henry J. “Herk” and Patricia A. (Struke) Gressler. She is survived by her loving daughter, Shea Oliver (Nathaniel Bradford) of Altoona; close ...

Daryl Lee Johnson

Daryl Lee Johnson, 75, of Altoona, peacefully went to be with The Lord on Friday at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late Warren and Evelyn (Brandt) Johnson. On Aug. 18, 1973, he was united in marriage to the former Carol (Grabill) Johnson. Along with his wife of 52 ...

Robert L. Keefer

Robert L. Keefer, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Clarence and Betty Jane (Kirkpatrick) Keefer. He was united in marriage to the former Sally (Ellenberger) Keefer. She preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 2025. Robert is survived by children: Denise Maselli and husband, John; Connie Lantz and husband, Robert; Kevin Keefer and partner, Brian Chubb; and Lonna Chamblee and husband, Steven; sisters: Brenda Buck, Barbara Easterday and Beverly Baughman; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; ...

Carol A. Lotz

Carol A. Lotz, 90, of Staunton, Va., passed away Friday. She was born in Salemville, daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Gladys Savina (Rock) Baker. Carol was preceded in death by a brother, James. Surviving are children: Andrea Lotz Fountain, John Mark Lotz and Bryan Ray Lotz; grandchildren: Bryan John Lotz, Caomi Lotz Newcomb and Guy Matthew Lotz; and sister, Beverly Gail Baker. Carol worked as a Registered Nurse, graduating from Altoona Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Fink & ...

John William Patton

John William Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away Nov. 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of Harold and Clare Ann (Garman) Patton. John was preceded in death by his parents; and father and mother-in-law, Grover and Martha Spotts. He is survived by his ...