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Mark T. Lechene

Mark T. Lechene, 72, Patton, passed away Tuesday at Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, Hastings. He was born in Warren, Mich., son of the late Leo and Rose Marie (Hoste) Lechene. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Diane (Diehl) Lechene; sons, Craig Lechene in North Carolina; Nathan (Wanda) Lechene of Flinton; Eric (Jennifer) Lechene of Houston, Pa.; Tim (Katie) Lechene of Beaver Falls; grandchildren: Bella, Corbin, Evan, Eli, Owen, Amsey, AJ, Ariana and Oliver. Also surviving are siblings: Louise Lechene in South Carolina, Leon Lechene of Cherry Tree, Kevin Lechene in South ...

Barbara J. Rossi

Barbara J. (Rafacz) Rossi, 76, died Friday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after sustaining serious head injuries in a fall 12 days earlier. She was a gentle, soft-spoken person with a lifelong devotion to her Roman Catholic faith and a commitment to serving humanity. Barbara was ...

W. Scott Weyer

W. Scott Weyer, 86, Duncansville, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard G. and Dorothy (Weibley) Weyer. On July 15, 1961, he married Janet L. Flory in Altoona. They shared 64 years of marriage. In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by a daughter, ...

Philip C. Barroner

Philip C. Barroner, 75, Williamsburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward “Art” and Alice Jean (Irvin) Barroner. On Oct. 4, 1980, he married Diana M. Wolfe at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Altoona, sharing 45 years of marriage. He is ...

Alan L. Claar

Alan L. Claar, 74, of Claysburg, passed away Monday at home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Ethamore and Mary (Feather) Claar. He married Kathy Smith on Sept. 15, 1984, in Claysburg. Surviving are his wife; daughters, Brittany Svitana (Sean) and Bethany Claar; ...

Elizabeth Ellen Hall

Elizabeth Ellen Hall, 81, of Altoona, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Saturday-Sunday Mirror.