It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin L. Jones, 87, of Hollidaysburg, on Wednesday. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin. He will be greatly missed. Born in Altoona, Franklin was the son of the late ...
Wanda E. Liebal, 91, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born at Canoe Creek, daughter of the late Raymond S. Leaper and Dorothy Ella (Wileman) Wilson. During her childhood, Wanda resided at the Children’s Home of Williamsburg for a number of years with her brothers. She went on to graduate from Hollidaysburg High School in 1953. Her husband, Robert Liebal, of Ganister, preceded her in death. They were married on Aug. 29, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Williamsburg by Father Francis Hoy. She was also predeceased by a son, David; brothers, Clarence (Mike) Leaper and ...
Beverly A. Roseweir, 84, Clearfield, formerly of Houtzdale, died Wednesday. Born in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Helen (Sakosky) Visnofsky. Surviving are children: Jeffery, Deb Pekarovich, Pamela Buck and Debra Luzier; five grandchildren; and sisters, Donna and Carol. Beverly was also preceded in death by grandchildren: Reba and Jeffery Buck and Lily Roseweir. A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.
Steven Robert “Beef” Thompson, 75, of Altoona, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Reading, son of Robert and Marian (Hess) Thompson. In 1951, his family moved back to Altoona, where his dad coached ...
Valentine “Butch” Zavalanski, 72, of Altoona, a native of Coupon, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Valentine and Helen. (Carrig) Zavalanski. His brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, the former Suzanne ...
Mervin Grover Brumbaugh, 89, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. He was born in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Paul Alvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Allison) Brumbaugh. On April 10, 1954, he married Betty Louise (Bishop) Brumbaugh. She preceded him in ...
