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Jan R. Bussard

Jan R. Bussard, 80, Williamsburg, died Wednesday. He was born in Braddock, son of Joseph A. and Majorie I. (Perrin) Bussard II. On Dec. 3, 1983, he married Ruby (McGregor), who survives along with two children, Neil and Teresa; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Joseph III and Susan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A graveside service with military honors at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

Arlene B. Gordon

Arlene B. Gordon, 94, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Blue Knob, passed away Wednesday at the Home. She was born in Rockford Ill., daughter of the late Taylor and Luella (Miller) Houston. On June 4, 1955, she married Russell C. Gordon. He preceded her in death on ...

Joanna Lynn (King) Marsh

Joanna Lynn (King) Marsh, 80, York, formerly of Cherry Hill, N.J., passed away Wednesday surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Roaring Spring. On Sept. 11, 1965, she married Donald E Marsh. Surviving are her daughters, Lisa M. Marsh of New York City and Wendie Marsh Harrison of ...

Christopher Thomas Vaughn

Christopher Thomas Vaughn, 67, Altoona, died peacefully on Jan. 11 at home. He was born in Altoona, the youngest son of George and Alberta (Eckard) Vaughn. A member of the Our Lady of Lourdes parish, he attended grade school there and graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1977. That ...

Rita M. Yetsko

Rita M. Yetsko, 90, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Max and Mary (Horell) Besendorfer. On May 12, 1956, she married Edward B. “Bernie” Yetsko at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on ...

Iva M. Forshey

Iva M. Forshey, 95, of Altoona, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2026, at Graystone Manor, Altoona. Friends will be received from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Grace Bible Church, 164 Laurel Lane, Hollidaysburg. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.