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Joanne E. (Champeno) Miller

Joanne E. (Champeno) Miller, 86, formerly of Altoona, passed away Nov. 7, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Champeno. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Miller; brothers, Edward Champeno Jr. and Clyde Champeno; and ...

Regis W. Schall

Regis W. Schall, 91, of Cassandra, passed away Wednesday in Duncansville. He was born in Hastings, the son of John J. and Mary (Rogal) Schall. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Regina (Bopp), whom he married Oct. 10, 1959, at Immaculate Conception Church in New Germany, Pa. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Regina, John, Delores, Loretta, Sr. Mary Kenneth and Raymond. Regis is survived by his children: Annette (Larry) Shedlock of Altoona, Eric (Tammy Feathers) Schall of Allentown and Mark (Kim Wallace) Schall of Duncansville. He is also survived by ...

Jedadiah ‘Jay’ Ward

Jedadiah “Jay” Ward, 40, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. Born in Canton, Ohio, Jay lived a life full of laughter, loyalty and love. Jay was the beloved son of Cheryl and Earnest Ward; and the devoted boyfriend of Audry Behe, with whom he shared a loving home that they ...

Dorothy Carol (Hess) Amrhein

Dorothy Carol (Hess) Amrhein, 84, formerly of Hesston; Sinking Valley; Berlin, Md.; and Selbyville, Del., passed away Aug. 15, 2025. Visitation is from 10:30 until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 2266 Kettle Road, Altoona. A fellowship will follow at the Altoona Rifle & Pistol Club, 546 Pistol Club Road, Altoona. Interment at Frankstown Cemetery for immediate family.

Ronald E. Brode Sr.

Ronald E. Brode Sr., 84, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harold E. and Geraldine G. (White) Brode. Surviving are his wife, Shirley A. Brode, of Tyrone; two daughters, Sherry Bridges (James) and Tammy Lawson ...

Kathleen M. Canole

Kathleen M. Canole, 71, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Owen and Gertrude A. (Dudas) Canole. Surviving are her sister, Deborah A. Canole; sister-in-law, Sally Canole; nephew, Matthew K. ...