Kenneth L. Shaffer, 65, of East Freedom, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday. He was born in Indiana, Pa., son of Lincoln and the late Louise (Greene) Shaffer. He married his childhood sweetheart, Kimberly Walters, in 1981. Surviving are his wife of 44 years; a daughter, Leah Babb ...
John T. Waibel Jr. MD, 83, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. He was the son of the late John Thomas and Grace Margaret (Christ) Waibel. John was the beloved husband of the late Susan M. Waibel, whom he married, July 25, 1970; devoted father of Caroline Chebli (Joseph) of Venice, Fla., Mary ...
Joann R. Brown, 95, of Mill Hall, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Claire (Burley) Riggleman. She married William H. Brown, who preceded her in death on July 8, 1983. Surviving are her loving ...
Clayton P. McConnell, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy A. and Helen M. (Cashman) McConnell. Preceding him in death were siblings: Jim, Joe and John McConnell, Margaret Briskey, Betty Hahn, Alice Imler and Elizabeth Eyer. Surviving are sisters, Verna Dukeman and Shirley Boore; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received from 5 until the 7 p.m. service Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona.
Annabelle Victoria Morrow, 87, formerly of Flinton, died Sunday. She was born in Gulich Township, to late parents, Merril and Verna (Durand) Salsgiver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Sr.; brothers: Daniel, Sam, John, Charles, Frederick and Robert; sisters, Martha and Eva Mae; stepdaughter, Sandy Baker; and grandson, Marty Baker Jr. Surviving are children, Robert and Tracy McCulley; stepchildren: Bonnie Lutz, Virgil Jr. and Debbie Gregg; and many grandchildren. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.
Nancy (Valentine) Palko, 74, of Pavia, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday. She was born in Minersville, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary “Monya” (Kosinski) Valentine. She married Rodger J. Palko on March 6, 1971, in Patton, and ...
