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Lee E. Owen

Lee E. Owen, 103, Bellwood, died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter. He was born in Millerstown, son of the late Budd and Hannah (McConnell) Owen. On Oct. 20, 1951, he married Mary J. Vrabel at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Madera. She preceded him in death on April 30, ...

Shirley A. Rhoades

Shirley A. Rhoades, 96, Tyrone, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late William Curtis and Marguerite (Moffit) Rinker. On March 20, 1948, at Fuoss Mills Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, she married ...

The Rev. Robert L. Ruston

The Rev. Robert L. “Father Bob” Ruston, 76, a resident of Garvey Manor, passed away peacefully on Saturday after an extended illness, surrounded by his sisters and brother. Prior to Garvey Manor, he resided at John Paul II Manor in Cresson from February 2021 to September 2025. He was ...

Mark W. Weaver

Mark W. Weaver, 55, Martinsburg, passed away Friday at his residence. He was born in East Freedom, son of Gloria (Hammel) Weaver and the late Gary Weaver. Surviving are his mother; a daughter, Brittani (James Little); a son, Matthew (Jerica); and grandchildren: Dawsen, Riley, Electra, ...

The Rev. Leonard John Blostic TOR

The Rev. Leonard John Blostic TOR, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception, U.S.A., died Tuesday in Hollidaysburg. Father Leonard was born in Cokeburg, the child of Michael and Eva (Skavinsky) Blostic. He was given the name John at baptism. Father ...

Pete C. Ciaverella Jr.

Pete C. Ciaverella Jr., 76, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Pete C. Sr. and Miriam (Civils) Ciaverella. He later married the love of his life, Marlene Schmid, who preceded him in death in December 2024. He is ...