David C. Burket Sr., 93, of East Freedom, passed away Friday at his home on the family farm. He was born on the farm, son of the late Frank and Gladys (Walter) Burket. He married Betty L. Roub on June 28, 1952, in Fredericksburg. She passed away Feb. 20, 2025, after 72 years of ...
Gary R. Farber, 82, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Marlett) Farber. On June 27, 1987, he married Deborah R. (Williams) Campbell at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Gary is survived by his ...
Karen S. Halleran, 70, Altoona, died Saturday. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Kennard and Nancy (Tucker) Cosgrave. Her husband, Edward “Fred,” preceded her in death. Surviving are children: Christina and Mark (Jennifer) Siskron, both of Altoona, Kennith (Christina) Best in Georgia and Charles Best in California; grandchildren: Joshua, Mercedes, Tabitha, Dakota, Damion, Jeff, Tonya, Jasmine, Austin, Kyle, Jacob, Hayden and Mason; 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Kay (Jack) and Michael Cosgrave. There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by ...
Thomas A. Lattieri Sr., 74, of Altoona, went home with the Lord on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and Shirley (Nichols) Lattieri. He married Alberta Wachter in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 39 years; daughters, Dana Fogal and husband, Rick, and Julie Knupp and ...
Melissa S. “Missy” (Lang) Marris, 54, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Norfolk, Va., daughter of Mary (Fawkes) and the late James Lang. Surviving are two daughters, Jesse Marris and Jayna Lang; three sons: Jack Boyles, Jonathan Marris and Justin Lang; many ...
James C. Plazek, 87, of Cresson, died Sunday. He was born in Cresson, son of the late Walter and Mary (Conrad) Plazek. James was also preceded in death by seven siblings. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; children: James, Karen and Kevin Plazek, Cindy Eckenrode and Joseph Plazek; several grandchildren; and brothers Ted (Theresa) Plazek and Leo Plazek. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Gallitzin. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic ...
