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Iva M. Forshey

Iva M. Forshey, 95, of Altoona, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2026, at Graystone Manor, Altoona. She was born in 1930, the seventh child of Earl and Esther Kirkpatick. She was married to A.D. Forshey in 1955. He preceded her in death in 2021. Surviving are her beloved family: a ...

William Eugene Rightnour Jr.

William Eugene Rightnour Jr., 82, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2026. Born in Homestead, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene Rightnour and Verna (McMonigal) Rightnour. He grew up in Canoe Creek. William proudly served his country for more than 20 years in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of First Sergeant (1SG). During his military career, he served worldwide with assignments throughout Europe and Asia, and completed two combat tours in Vietnam. His military decorations and awards included a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army ...

Nancy J. Riley

Nancy J. Riley, 75, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her home after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Donald L. and Bridget B. Schucker. Nancy was married to Richard A. Riley, who preceded her in death. Nancy had three sons: David S., ...

Larry D. Stitt

Larry D. Stitt, 73, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family, Tuesday evening after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Merle D. and Janet (Donley) Stitt. Larry married Kathy M. Moore in 1972 at St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic ...

Actor Catherine O’Hara, 71, dies

LOS ANGELES — Catherine O’Hara, a gifted Canadian-born comic actor and “SCTV” alum who starred as Macaulay Culkin’s harried mother in two “Home Alone” movies and won an Emmy as the dramatically ditzy wealthy matriarch Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” died Friday. She was ...

Genevieve J. Berardinelli

Genevieve J. Berardinelli, 100, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Export, daughter of the late George and Mary (Milan) Hanacik. On April 24,1946, she married Guido Berardinelli at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Export. He preceded ...