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Paul C. Seymour Jr.

Paul C. Seymour Jr., 51, Gallitzin, passed away Sunday. He was born in Lancaster. Surviving are his parents, Paul C. Seymour Sr. and Edna Watt; stepfather, John Watt; sister, Cyndi Michaels; stepbrother, William Watt; and stepsister, Jeniene Behe. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clair and Mary Seymour and Doug and Dorothy Robinson; an uncle, Sam George; and his nephew, Johnathan “Johnny” Watt. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Watt Homestead, 354 Watt Road, Ashville. Arrangements are by Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, Ashville.

David Nicholis ‘Nick’ Bell

David Nicholis “Nick” Bell, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and Marjorie (McKee) Bell. On Feb. 26, 1988, he married Carol Miller. Surviving are his loving wife; two daughters, Jodi (Regis) ...

Kathleen M. ‘Kass’ Endress

Kathleen M. “Kass” Endress, 96, formerly of Bellwood, died Friday evening at Graystone Manor Bellmeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl and Mildred (Lingenfelter) Williams. On July 9, 1949, she married Melvin Eugene Endress at Point Marion. He preceded her in death on ...

John P. Hooning III

John P. Hooning III, 91, Willow Street, passed away peacefully Thursday. He was born in Chicago, son of John P. Hooning Jr. and Josephine (Houtsma) Hooning. John is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Willow Street; his son, John E. Hooning (Fayanne) of Evergreen, Colo.; his daughter, Joanne ...

Cheryl Ann (Rinker) Knisely

A memorial service for Cheryl Ann (Rinker) Knisely, 64, Altoona, who passed away Nov. 15, 2025, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg, Pastor Wendy Farber officiating.

E. Lorraine ‘Rainie’ Sanker

With heavy hearts we announce, in the early morning of Saturday, July 11, 2026, while most slept, the world stood still, the heavens opened and the Lord Jesus on a golden chariot pulled by white horses with white wings, took our mother’s hand and led her to her heavenly home. And with ...