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Dorothy J. (Pankhurst) Weichel

Dorothy J. (Pankhurst) Weichel, 91, of Duncansville, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Midland, Mich., daughter of the late John and Lillian (Cook) Pankhurst. She married Donald H. Weichel, who preceded her in death in 1979. Surviving are her two daughters, Denise ...

Elaina M. (Sprow) Blazer

Elaina M. (Sprow) Blazer, 48, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Donna (Horne) and the late Clair Sprow. She married Michael Blazer in 1999. Surviving are her husband of 27 years; her mother, of ...

Robert Grover Mountain

Robert Grover Mountain, 70, Altoona, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert Cloyd and Betty Jean (Cramer) Mountain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tanta Lee Mountain; a son, Aaron Mountain; and a brother, George Mountain. Surviving are seven children; many loving grandchildren; and six siblings. Robert attended Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He enjoyed car shows and trucks and especially loved being a grandfather. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Norman W. Musser

Norman W. Musser, 86, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was the son of the late Allen and Pearl (Shubert) Musser. Norman was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean (Klopp) Musser; and by his second wife, Sue (Howard) Musser. He was also preceded in ...

Misti Dawn ‘Mimi’ Pechtold

Misti Dawn “Mimi” Pechtold, 54, Hollidaysburg, died Friday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Conni (Bookwalter) Miller. Surviving are her mother; sons, Michael and Kyle Pechtold; grandchildren, Brayden and Lilliana; and siblings, Jennifer Shade and Kristopher Miller. Misti was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. celebration of life Friday, March 20, 2026, at Hoss’s Corporate Office, rear entrance, 170 Patchway Road, Duncansville. Arrangements by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg.

Rita Sunderland

Rita Sunderland, 69, Hastings, passed away March 10, 2026. She was a daughter of the late John and Frances (Stotsky) Milchak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. Sunderland; sisters, Helen and Frances (Cutts); and brother, Richard. Rita is survived by children, Erica Gibbons ...