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Terry L. Dennis

Terry L. Dennis, 70, Altoona, passed away Aug. 24, 2025. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Thelma Dennis. Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Amy Jo (Sprankle); daughters, Tara Dennis and Jessica Stepp; sons: Dakota Sprankle, Dusty and Kyle Burkhammer; grandchildren: Layla, Allison and Bella; several siblings; and a friend, Julie Burd. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Waybright. Terry served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing games and shopping with his grandchildren. There will be no public services at Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.

Timothy Roger Finney Sr.

Timothy Roger Finney Sr., 72, Osceola Mills, died Wednesday. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Joseph Jr. and Joyce (Olson) Finney. Tim served in the Army National Guard from 1971-77. Surviving are sons: Timothy Jr., Michael and Matthew; grandchildren: Taylor Rydbom, Tessa Berger, Desmond, Aidan, Killian, Dylan and Bella Finney; brothers, Joseph and Dwayne; sisters: Joyce Carnahan, Darlene Cowfer and Shirley Kitko. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale; and from 9 until the 11 a.m. service Tuesday, Sept. 9, ...

Larry William Irvin Sr.

Larry William Irvin Sr., 87, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was a son of the late William and Mary (McGuire) Irvin. On May 11, 1962, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Altoona, he was united in marriage to the former Catherine Ann (Stevens) Irvin. Along with his wife of 63 years, he is survived by sons: Scott F. Irvin; Larry W. Irvin Jr., married to LuAnn; and Robert Irvin, married to Karen; grandchildren: Tara Cropsey, Christopher Irvin, Nicholas Irvin, Scott Irvin Jr., Katlin McClure, Benjamin Irvin, Piper Irvin and Brooklynn Irvin; and five ...

William D. Merritts

William D. Merritts, 82, formerly of Revloc, passed away Aug. 4, 2025, in Yountville, Calif. He was born in Johns­town, son of the late William M. and Anne (Yonko) Merritts. Surviving are brothers: George of Revloc, Peter of Greensburg and Jack (Victoria) of Lakewood, Colo.; and niece and ...

Elizabeth Ann DeCriscio

Elizabeth Ann DeCriscio, 43, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Leland and Carol (Reese) Nolan. On April 24, 2009, she was united in marriage to James DeCriscio. Along with her parents and husband of 16 years, she is survived by a son, ...

Alan Ross Drenning

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Ross Drenning, 80, of Woodbury, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. A beloved family member, mentor and friend, he will be sorely missed. Born in Waterfall, Alan was the son of the late R. Fred and Madeline L. (Sheeder) Drenning. He ...