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Shirley J. Semelsberger

Shirley J. Semelsberger, 89, formerly of Patton, passed away Monday at Saint Benedict Manor. She was born in rural Patton, a daughter of Raymond and Syvlia (Ivory) Link. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William P. Semelsberger Jr.; brothers, Edward and Wilford Link; and sisters: Leona Biter, Katherine Bender, Dorothy Hoover, Ruth Miller, Cora Link, Delores Adams and Roberta Stoltz. Shirley was the last living member of her family. She is survived by children: Patty (Rick) Zupon and Paul and Perry Semelsberger; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a ...

Thomas Charles Detwiler Sr.

Thomas Charles Detwiler Sr., 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Jan. 20, 1947, in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Charles and Minerva (Ellenberger) Detwiler. On Feb. 28, 1987, he was united in marriage to the former Diane (Garman) ...

Kim L. Gunnett

Kim L. Gunnett, 91, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Altoona. Born in Korea, on July 25, 1934, Kim met and married Arch Leon Gunnett on April 4, 1955, in Seoul, Korea. They shared 57 years of marriage before his passing on July 27, ...

Anna Jean Houser

Anna Jean Houser, 95, of Tyrone, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. She was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Charles S. and Naomi (Wright) Naugle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Houser. She is survived by a grandson, Robert R. Houser of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Altoona High School and had worked at Ward Trucking office and as a security guard. She was an organ donor to help others. Friends will be received from 10 to the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Derman Funeral ...

Henry D. ‘Blaze’ Roudabush

Henry D. “Blaze” Roudabush, 78, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. He was born Jan. 20, 1947, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Ray C. Roudabush and Ida K. Dicken. Surviving are a brother, Ray M. Roudabush; and sisters, Grace Helsel ...

Mary M. Stevens

Mary M. Stevens, 92, of Gallitzin, passed away Nov. 22, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 21, 1933, in Gallitzin, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Edna (Smeltzer) Larson. She was preceded in death by husband, Francis T. “Futz” Stevens; daughter, Geraldine “Geri” Woleslagle; ...