Gary Wayne John, 78, of Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2026, at his home. Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late Richard and Magdalene (Kuhn) John. A jack of many trades, Gary worked for years as a construction designer and builder, and later turned his love of cooking ...
George Edward Plisinski Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenfield, Ind., leaving a legacy of craftsmanship, service, integrity and devotion to family. One of the last true railroad blacksmiths of his generation, George was a proud veteran and a man whose work ethic touched all ...
Barry A. Rodgers, 83, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Kirby and E. Ruth (Houser) Rodgers. Barry married Sandra J. (Gill) Rodgers. A 1961 graduate of Altoona High School, Barry furthered his education at Barber School. He ...
The Rev. James R. Sunderland Jr., 79, of Montoursville, passed away Monday at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence. Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late James and Minnie (Leonard) Sunderland. He received his call to ministry at the age of 11 and preached his first sermon “Who is my ...
Dennis Ronald “Lefty” Etters, 81, of Altoona, joined the Heavenly Father on Tuesday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Jacob Lee and Helen (Maruska) Etters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Bonnie (Heacox) Etters; his sister, Bonnie Stangl of Altoona; his ...
Lester Max Long, 103, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. He was born in Mount Union, son of the late R. E. and Ella (Grove) Long. On Oct. 10, 1953, in Henrietta, he married Shirley Jean (Detwiler) Long. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2025. Lester was ...
