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Alfretta and Lars Larson

Mr. and Mrs. Lars Larson of Altoona will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Thursday. They were married April 11, 1949, in Fairfax, Va. Mrs. Larson is the former Alfretta Finney. The couple have three children: Charlene Heitsenrether, Kevin Larson and Kristie Holsey. They have four grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Known as “Mel” and “Honey,” they have been active members of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Osceola Mills, Cresson and Bedford, and currently Hollidaysburg C&MA. Mel retired from Cooney Brothers Coal Co., Cresson, and Honey is ...

Bowl-a-thon fundraiser

Courtesy photo REMAX Results Realty recently held its 19th annual bowl-a-thon to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger. Event organizer and realtor Tracy Wilt (left) presented a check for $11,960 to Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger Specialist Kristen Kowaleski. ...

Nancy and Bill Herr Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Herr Sr. of Altoona celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Dec. 28, 1963, at the Methodist church in Osceola Mills. Mrs. Herr is the former Nancy Copenhaver. The couple have three children: Bill Herr Jr., Tina McCloskey (husband Gene) and Tracy ...

Darlene and Cletus Wilt

Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Wilt of Hollidaysburg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8, 2023. They were married Dec. 8, 1973, at Altoona Bible Church by the Rev. Henry F. Kulp. Mrs. Wilt is the former Darlene Prough. The couple have two children: Camey Wilt of Hollidaysburg and Dr. ...

Francene and James Calvert

Mr. and Mrs. James Calvert of Altoona celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 24 with a family celebration. They were married November 24, 1973, in Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Calvert is the former Francene Mills. The couple have three children: Jeremy (Jessica), Nicholas (Wendy) and ...

Janet and Leon Zook

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Zook of Hollidaysburg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 30. They were married Nov. 30, 1963, at the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Zook is the former Janet Guyer of Roaring Spring. She and Leon graduated together from Morrison Cove High ...