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Lenora J. ‘Lennie’ Johnson

Lenora J. “Lennie” Johnson, 87, Altoona, passed away Friday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Riccio) Alianiello. Lennie is survived by a son, Rick Johnson (Judy) of Altoona; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Joette ...

Tommy E. ‘Tee’ Lacy

Tommy E. “Tee” Lacy, 65, of Altoona, died Nov. 23, 2025. He was born in Plymouth, N.C., to Lucy Mae (Peel) who survives, and the late Edward Lacy Jr. Tommy was also predeceased by a brother, Michael. Surviving are his wife, Tina; children: Valerie, Ashley and Tomeka; siblings: Bruce, Theresa, Antonio, Kenneth and Patricia Lacy and Lisa White; and seven grandchildren. Friends and family are welcome at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2121 Fifth Ave., Altoona. Lunch will follow at the church. Arrangements are by ...

Joslyn D. (Synder) Malicoat

Joslyn D. (Synder) Malicoat, 65, Tyrone, died Sunday. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanor Snyder. Surviving are her husband, Richard; children, Dana and Jacob Ewing; grandchildren: Tessa, Kobi, Fabria and Derrick; and sisters: Sandra Waite, Hazel Snyder and Deb Barnes. She was preceded in death by a son, Joshua; and brothers: Steve, Barry, Eric, Jeff, Allison and Eugene Snyder. Joslyn worked at the Bull Pen and was a member of the Hookies Fire Club. She enjoyed camping, gardening and cooking. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...

Donald Lee Nardelli

Donald Lee Nardelli, 42, of McKees Rocks, formerly of Coalport, died Sunday. He was born in Altoona, a son of Ricardo “Rick” and Linda (Shomo) Nardelli. Surviving are brothers, Richard and Andrew; and nephews, Logan and Devon. He was predeceased by grandparents: Lewis Nardelli, John and Florence Pyzowski and Don and Grace Shomo. Donnie was a licensed paramedic, an RN, a flight nurse, surgical nurse and a trauma nurse. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Hollentown Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Richard Melvin Peacock

Richard Melvin Peacock, 86, of Coalport, died Sunday. He was born in Coalport, son of the late Robert W. Jr. and Margaret M. (Pyzowski) Peacock. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joseph Reifer; brothers: Robert Jr., Donald, Lawrence and James; and sisters, Jane Keith and Barbara Irvine. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; children: Kelli Rydbom, Gaylene Rydbom, John Maczko, Brian Peacock and Marcy Skebeck; numerous grandchildren; and a sister, Eileen Troxell. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran. A memorial service will be announced. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, ...

Thomas P. Pendergrast

Thomas P. Pendergrast, 85, of Carbondale, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Henry and Vera Marie Short Pendergrast. He was a graduate of Altoona High School, Class of 1958. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Shirl Siedlarczyk; and two ...