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Barbara J. Snider

Barbara J. Snider, 98, of Port Matilda, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Born in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Eleanor (Lane) Beckwith. In Fort Dix, N.J., she married Mort J. Snider, who preceded her in death in 1994. Barbara is survived by two sons, Mort (Linda) Snider and Michael (Trang) Snider; two grandchildren: Benjamin and Jasmine Snider; three stepgrandchildren: Bree Fogleman, Kristin Johnston and Andrea Gurekovich; and eight step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Beckwith II. Barbara was the last of her ...

William Ayden ‘Will’ Stonebraker

William Ayden “Will” Stonebraker, 20, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at UPMC Altoona after a sudden, catastrophic medical event. He was born in Roaring Spring, the beloved son of William “Bill” J. Stonebraker and Marie (Lohsl) Stonebraker. Will was preceded in ...

Sylvia Grace ‘Syl’ (Mock) Woods

Sylvia Grace “Syl” (Mock) Woods, 84, of Tyrone, died Sunday. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Edward Robert and Fredda Mae (Holsinger) Mock. She married the love of her life, James Anthony Woods, on Oct. 28, 1960. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2021, after sharing 61 years of marriage. Surviving are her three children: Kelly, Todd and Brian; seven grandchildren: Heather, Mike, Missy, Joe, Courtney, Rachel and Dusty James; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sherry Robeson; and her beloved cat, Maggie Mae “Tater.” She was preceded in death by her ...

Wallace L. ‘Wally’ Brubaker

Wallace L. “Wally” Brubaker, 85, Duncansville, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Nelson and Josephine (Riley) Brubaker. He married Ethel M. Dryburg, who preceded him in death on May 1, 1992. Surviving are six children: Diana Brubaker (Linda) of Altoona, Brenda Mervine (Dave) of Altoona, Christine Eger of Duncansville, Wallace Brubaker Jr. (Sandy) of Duncansville, William “Bill” Brubaker (Carolyn) of Frankstown and Vicki Graham; seven grandchildren: Brittany, Kylie, Shana, William, Cory, Shannon ...

Michael J. ‘Red’ Deyarmin Sr.

Michael J. “Red” Deyarmin Sr., 56, Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Altoona son of the late Robert and Dolores Deyarmin. He married Karen Shauf who preceded him in death in 2007. Surviving are his son, Michael Jr. (Sierra); grandchildren, Rose and Roland; and a sister, Linda Walter. He was a 1987 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Red was a life member of Allegheny Township Fire Department-Canan Station. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Willis R. ‘Will’ Hockenberry

Willis R. “Will” Hockenberry, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday. He was born in Lewistown, son of the late Josephine (Tubbs) Funk and stepfather, Michael Funk. Surviving are children: Eric and Adam Hockenberry and Heather Franell; and grandchildren: Eric, Nicholas, Issac and Sarah. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathaniel; a brother; and a sister. Will was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.