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Cora E. (McCloskey) Helsel

Cora E. (McCloskey) Helsel, 93, of Hollidaysburg, passed away March 26, 2026. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Addie and Dorothy (Mathews) McCloskey. She married Robert Helsel in 1950, who preceded her in death in 1963 after sharing 13 years of marriage. Surviving are ...

Terry William Hoenstine

Terry William Hoenstine, 69, of Imler, went home with the Lord on Good Friday at his home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Arthur and Nancy (Weyandt) Hoenstine. He married Beth Ann Miller on Oct. 14, 1978, in East Freedom. Surviving are his wife, Beth; daughters, Erin Kyle ...

Carol A. McLucas

Carol A. McLucas, 84, of Lilly, passed away Sunday. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Rickens) McCloskey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; siblings: William “Jack,” Larry, Edna, Rita and Naomi. Surviving are daughters, Lori Krug and Leslie Krug; a sister, June Marconi; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., Gallitzin. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Catholic ...

Michelle Lee Pope

Michelle Lee Pope, 51, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday surrounded by family at her home in Altoona. Michelle was born in Altoona, the daughter of Ernest Pope Jr. and Arlene (Nagle) Warner. Michelle attended the Life Skills program at Altoona Area High School, where she ...

Mary Regina ‘Jean’ Schneiderbauer

Mary Regina “Jean” Schneiderbauer, 80, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at the Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center in Johnstown. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herman and Josepha (Ropp) Elder. Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Bernice Svitana; and a brother, C. ...

Agnes Turchetta

Agnes Turchetta, 96, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Monday at her home surrounded by her family in Altoona. Agnes was born in Juniata to the late Anna (Waschalk) and Michael Mayernick. In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by her loving son, John M. Turchetta; her ...