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Thomas G. Hollen

Thomas G. Hollen, 78, of Tyrone, died Saturday at Penn Highlands, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert W. and Almeda P. (Woomer) Hollen. Surviving are his son, George C.; siblings: Kenneth and Duane Hollen and Peg Campbell; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings: Carole Engle, Helen Walk, Fay Littin and Elaine and Gary Hollen. To honor his wishes, there will be no viewing, visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.

Susan J. (Walters) Powers

Susan J. (Walters) Powers, 67, of Martinsburg, passed away Sept. 29, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ira and Esther (Ritchey) Walters. Surviving are her son, Josh Berkheimer, of Hollidaysburg; two grandchildren, Mason and Madison; her cousins; and many ...

Craig D. Schaffer

Craig D. Schaffer, 69, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Craig was born in Reading, son of the late Leroy and Leona Mae (Fenstermacher) Schaffer. He married Kelley Jo Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kelley; two sons: Christopher Schaffer ...

Richard M. ‘Ricky’ Weigl Jr.

Richard M. “Ricky” Weigl Jr., 55, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of Roseanne (Moyer) and the late Richard Weigl Sr. Surviving are two daughters, Shelby Bullers (Jimmy) and Harley Snyder (Matthew); a son, Lucas; four grandchildren: Alice, Gabriel, Sadie ...

Samuel Thomas Eicher

Samuel Thomas “Sam” Eicher, 81, Claysburg, passed away Thursday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Alfred G. and Dorothy (Lingenfelter) Eicher. On Sept. 17, 1966, he married Sandra Dively in Claysburg. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; a ...

Gene Lewis Gates

Gene Lewis Gates, 86, Ebensburg, formerly of Flinton, died Saturday. He was born in Beaver Valley, son of the late Rhudell W. and Mary C. (Foster) Gates. On Nov. 9, 1957, he married Elaine A. “Polly” Lewis. He is survived by five children: Richard, Brian, Kevin, Duane and Debra; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; and brothers: James, Marvin, George and Clarence. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, and from 11 until the noon funeral service Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.