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Wallace L. ‘Wally’ Brubaker

Wallace L. “Wally” Brubaker, 85, Duncansville, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Nelson and Josephine (Riley) Brubaker. He married Ethel M. Dryburg, who preceded him in death on May 1, 1992. Surviving are six children: Diana Brubaker (Linda) of Altoona, Brenda Mervine (Dave) of Altoona, Christine Eger of Duncansville, Wallace Brubaker Jr. (Sandy) of Duncansville, William “Bill” Brubaker (Carolyn) of Frankstown and Vicki Graham; seven grandchildren: Brittany, Kylie, Shana, William, Cory, Shannon ...

Michael J. ‘Red’ Deyarmin Sr.

Michael J. “Red” Deyarmin Sr., 56, Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Altoona son of the late Robert and Dolores Deyarmin. He married Karen Shauf who preceded him in death in 2007. Surviving are his son, Michael Jr. (Sierra); grandchildren, Rose and Roland; and a sister, Linda Walter. He was a 1987 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Red was a life member of Allegheny Township Fire Department-Canan Station. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Willis R. ‘Will’ Hockenberry

Willis R. “Will” Hockenberry, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday. He was born in Lewistown, son of the late Josephine (Tubbs) Funk and stepfather, Michael Funk. Surviving are children: Eric and Adam Hockenberry and Heather Franell; and grandchildren: Eric, Nicholas, Issac and Sarah. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathaniel; a brother; and a sister. Will was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.

Douglas C. Kelly

Douglas C. Kelly, 73, Johnstown, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center, Johnstown. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late James A. and M. Frances (Hill) Kelly. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Barbara), of Ithaca, N.Y. Douglas was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired as a clerk for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave. Altoona.

Robert J. ‘Bob’ McConnell

Robert J. “Bob” McConnell, 67, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald T. and Anna F. (Szczechowicz) McConnell. Also preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances J. “Fran” (Pizzitola) McConnell. Surviving are his sister, Beverly (Ed) Wilk of Lilly; brother, Dennis (Becky) McConnell in Wyoming; nephew, Edward (Cathy) Wilk of Altoona; niece, Anne (Steven) Noland of Cassandra; great-nieces, Haley Noland of Cassandra; many other nieces and nephews; his two beloved cats, Bubby and Willie; and his close friends, John and Ann ...

Bertha ‘Jean’ Roccio

Bertha “Jean” Roccio, 94, Altoona, resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Jennie Mae (Moore) Morrison. She is survived by her five daughters: Deborah ...