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Ann C. Pfahler

Ann C. Pfahler, 71, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday. She was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Cyrene (Brunken­hoefer) Collins. She was a beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend whose love of life was evident in all she did. She lived a life marked by generosity, curiosity ...

Marlene Jane (Sanner) Stranford

Marlene Jane (Sanner) Stranford, 87, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning at Kadima Rehab & Nursing at Greenville. She was born in Oil City, Pa., a daughter of the late John Elmer and Olive Bell (Harkless) Sanner. Surviving are four daughters: Deborah A. Mitchell ...

Marion Donald ‘Don’ Wagner

Marion Donald “Don” Wagner, 87, of Tyrone, peacefully passed away on Friday surrounded by family. He was the son of Katherine and Marion Wagner. Don is survived by his siblings: Roy Hammond of Duncansville, Sarah Bowmaster of Williamsburg and Martha Scott of unknown residence. He ...

Helen Price (Spackman) Wilson

Helen Price (Spackman) Wilson, 95, of Tyrone, passed away Friday. She was born in Pittsburgh on the eve of the Great Depression that gripped America. She was the daughter of Wheeler and Ruth Spackman and was known affectionately as Honey to all her friends. She had two siblings: a sister, ...

Linda C. Ciocca

Linda C. Ciocca, 80, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Filbert J. and Pauline (Patronik) Mangiacarne. Linda married Fred Ciocca in 1982 in Winchester, Va. She is survived by her loving ...

Frances Patricia ‘Pat’ Grant

Frances Patricia “Pat” Grant, 76, Cresson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, ascended to the gates of Heaven on Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Jerome and Margie (Glass) Criste. The youngest of four children, she is survived ...