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Sylvana L. Berry

Sylvana L. Berry, 63, Duncansville, died Thursday after a brief illness. She was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, daughter of the late Erich and Liane (Freudenberg) Sauer. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Koch (Justin) and Melissa Yon (Nicholas); her grandchildren: Oliver, Lukas and Katherine Koch and Theo and Wyatt Yon; and siblings: Matthias, Heike, Mario and Mandi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and a brother, Thomas. Sylvana worked at the Bavarian Aid Society for the past 23 years. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at ...

Barry L. Bowman

Barry L. Bowman, 82, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday at Celebration Villa of Altoona. He was born in Huntingdon, son of the late Lester and Elva (Bolinger) Bowman. He married Mary “Ginny” Findley, who preceded him in death in 2021 after sharing 33 years of marriage. Surviving are ...

Frank T. Bracciale

Frank T. Bracciale, 82, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lebro and Helen (Iorio) Bracciale. On June 1, 1974, he married Dianna Raugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dianna; two sons, Ron (Cheryl) Raugh and Rod (Dawn) Raugh; a ...

Wanda L. Burke

Wanda L. Burke, 94, of Claysburg, died Thursday. She was born in Imler, daughter of the late Arthur and Alverta (Wolford) Claycomb. Surviving are children: Donald Weyandt, Roger Moses, Joe Moses and Shiela Dively; and a sister, Phyllis Cuppet. She was preceded in death by children: Mary Moses, Inez Daugherty, Lori Burke, Greta A. Burke and Robert Moses; and her siblings: Anna, Francis, Betty, Pearl, Ernest, Arthur, Vernon, Donald and Marvin Wayne. Private interment will be at Upper Claar Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg.

Lawrence D. ‘Larry’ Carter

Lawrence D. “Larry” Carter, 80, of Altoona, passed away Aug. 30, 2026. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William L. and Shirley J. (Boland) Carter. On Oct. 9, 1966, he married Nancy J. Jones at Smith Corners Mennonite Church, RD East Freedom. Larry is survived by his wife; daughters, Jessica B. Carter of Harrisburg and Valerie C. Carter of Williamsport; grandchildren, Demetri and Dakota Hall; and siblings: Connie J. Trimer, Timothy U. Carter and Nelda K. Sharbaugh. A gathering will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. ...

John A. Collier

John A. Collier, 68, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Eleanor (Seneff) and the late Hurcle Collier. Surviving is his wife, Beth (Green); his mother; two daughters, Leah Cameronand Ashley Collier; three grandsons: Greyson, Rowan and newly expected Hudson Cameron; and a sister, Sheila Watkins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeffery and Jerry. Friends will be received from 4 until the 7 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.