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Cheryl L. Dennis

Cheryl Lynn Dennis, a.k.a. Mama, The Mayor, Uncle Cheryl, Aunt Superhero, 52, of Pittsburgh, departed Tuesday from her many loved ones, friends and adventures on Earth for her next escapade after a heroic yet exasperating tango with cancer (F—- cancer, amirite?). She packed a lot into her ...

Michael ‘Mike’ Frasca

Michael “Mike” Frasca, 86, died June 5, 2026, surrounded by his family in Hampton, Va. Born and raised in Altoona, he was the son of the late Attilio Frasca and Vera Marie Frasca. Mike played football in school and earned a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt). He graduated ...

Ruth B. Grazier

Ruth B. Grazier, 98, of Tyrone, passed away Friday. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of the late David Alton and Marie (Port) Grazier. She is survived by many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and ...

Sharon M. Herr

Sharon M. Herr, 80, of Martinsburg, died Thursday. She was born in Williamsville, N.Y., daughter of the late Joe D. and Trena M. (Brown) Miller. Surviving are her husband, Pastor Earl E. Herr; children: Ruth Wolfe, Laura Clark, Rebecca Winger, J. Scott Herr and Ryan Herr; 15 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings, Edith Miller and Gilbert Miller. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service Monday, June 29, 2026, at Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Orchid R. (Grove) Huff

Orchid R. (Grove) Huff, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born in North Braddock, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Bertha O. (Schwartz) Grove. She married John E. Huff on Jan. 22, 1955, in East Pittsburgh. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2017. Orchid is survived by her loving daughter, Tracey in Maryland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; and her son, Edward. A faithful member of Ward Avenue Presbyterian Church in Altoona and the Eastern Star, Orchid enjoyed traveling, dining ...

Paul Edward Nuss Sr.

Paul Edward Nuss Sr., 79, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Maynard “Mundy” and Helen (Kohler) Nuss, and grew up in Patton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Garson; and ...