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Roseann L. Tornatore

Roseann L Tornatore, 93, of Altoona, passed away March 20, 2026. Born Dec. 15, 1932, in Gallitzin, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Kathryn Gargon. She was preceded by her husband, Frank A. Tornatore. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., Gallitzin. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Demetrius Roman Catholic Church, Gallitzin, the Rev. Fr. Albert Ledoux, celebrant. Interment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be left at www.gibbonsfunerals.com.

Kristi E. Biltz

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Kristi E. Biltz, 63, who left us on Monday after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Born in York, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Kurtz) Enterline. Kristi graduated in 1980 from York Catholic High ...

David Lee Dively

David Lee Dively, 69, of Queen, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Wilmer and Sarah “Sally” (Moore) Dively. David was a graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and worked for HH Brown Shoe Co. Surviving are sons, Joseph Dively (wife, Lisa) and Jake Dively (Amanda Baker); grandchildren: Kyle, Hope and Aden; and a brother, Dale Dively (wife, Brandy). At the request of the deceased and his family, no services will be held. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.

William J. Ickes

William J. Ickes, 64, of Altoona, passed away March 15, 2026. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph B. and Joan B. (Carbo­nitti) Ickes. William was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy (Hewitt) Ickes. Surviving are his daughter, Brooke Snowberger; three grandchildren: Kylie ...

Carl W. Marshall

Carl W. Marshall, 70, of Erie, formerly of Altoona, died March 8, 2026. He was born in Lock Haven, son of the late William and Dorothy (Herr) Marshall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina (Gibbons); and brothers, Bill and John. Surviving are his children, Toni Kissell and James Marshall; grandsons: Benjamin, Noah and Lucas Kissell; and a brother, Gary. Carl retired from Hite Company. An inurnment service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, 2232 23rd St., Altoona. Arrangements by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 ...

Ramona G. (Dively) Shannon

Ramona G. (Dively) Shannon, 79, of Altoona, died early Thursday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of William H. and Sara A. (Britton) Dively. She was twice married, first to Ronald H. Fagan Sr., and then to James E. Shannon, both of whom preceded her in death. Surviving are four children: daughter, Tammy L. Edwards (Mike) of Flinton; son, Ronald H. Fagan Jr. (Melissa); son, William D. Fagan Sr. (Kim); daughter, Brenda L. Causer (Dan), all of Altoona; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson, all of whom she loved very ...