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John D. ‘Denny’ ‘Big D’ Kreshalk Sr.

John D. “Denny” “Big D” Kreshalk Sr., 81, Cresson, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was a son of the late Metro J. and Isabel (Varelotte) Kreshalk. Also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Kreshalk. Surviving are his loving wife, Sally J. (Thomas) Kreshalk; children: ...

Stanley R. ‘Pete’ McCully

Stanley R. “Pete” McCully, 83, of Fallentimber, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Monday. He was born in Irvona, son of the late Lloyd Stanley and Georgie Mae (Oakman) McCully. On April 1, 1967, he married his bride of 52 years, Vicki (Miller), of Hollentown. She preceded him in death in 2019. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Alice Mae Schellhammer, Betty Jane Rogers and Jack McCully. Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie Noel, of Irvona; granddaughters, Paige Spangle (Scott) and Madison Noel; great-grandchildren, Noah and Cameron Spangle; and ...

Debra Ann McElheny

Debra Ann McElheny, 71, of Blandburg, died Tuesday. Born in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Pete and C. June (Patterson) Stefancik. Surviving are her husband,John; a son, Shawn; a daughter, Kelly Jo Dotts; grandsons, Theoren and Braylon; a sister, PatriciaFrank; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at McQuown FuneralHome, Glasgow, with a vigil service held during the evening visitation. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Frugality.

Peter A. ‘Pete’ Pappas

Peter A. “Pete” Pappas, 78, of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in SpiritTrust Lutheran, Chambersburg. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Christ and Helen (Karaoulis) Pappas. Mr. Pappas was a 1964 graduate of Altoona High School. He served his country ...

Jesse Thomas Weyant

Jesse Thomas Weyant, 38, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday after a life-long battle with Friedreich Ataxia Disease. He was born in Huntingdon, a son of Thomas N. and Penny (Fay) Weyant. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three siblings: Andrew Weyant and wife, Stacy, of ...

Steven Michael Ardizzone

Steven Michael Ardizzone, 55, Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Joseph and Patricia (Dorman) Ardizzone. He married Debra (Tavela) on Oct. 21, 1995. Steve was an Air Force veteran, serving from May 1990 to June 1997. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in ...