Denise R. (Moudy) Hoover, 74, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick and Ellen Louise (Dishong) Moudy. She married Homer Hoover, who preceded her in death in 2017 after sharing 34 years of marriage. Surviving are a son, Clay Cameron ...
Brenda L. Hott, 52, of Duncansville, passed away on Aug. 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 27, 1973, in Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter H. Smith. Surviving is son, Jeromy Smith of Duncansville; son, Dylan Lytle of Altoona; grandson, Kyler Lytle; mother, Winifred (Stahl) Smith of Duncansville; and brothers, Michael and Steven Smith. At request of the deceased, services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.
Ollie W. Kuhns Jr., 78, of Altoona, passed away July 29, 2025. Ollie was born in Altoona, the son of the late Ollie Wade Sr. and Dolores (Roddy) Kuhns. He is survived by his daughters, Alicia Kuhns and Julie Cohick; five grandchildren: Mackenzie Kuhns, Jerome and Josiah Banks and Quentin and Kendall Cochick; and a sister: Janet McKinen. He was predeceased by his brothers, David and Jerry E. Ollie was a mail handler for USPS. He served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. A Celebration of Life service will be on Sept. 6, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fort Apache VFW, 125 N. 16th Ave., Altoona. ...
Janet Romaine McCartney Laratonda, 94, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully at home. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Robert Eldon McCartney and Lillie Marie Stahl McCartney. She was previously married to Eugene Frank Laratonda Sr. Surviving are her seven sons: “Skip” ...
Frank Charles McIntyre, 79, of East Freedom, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1945, in Altoona, a son of the late Robert and Hazel (Rowles) McIntyre. He is survived by children: David McIntyre, married to Elizabeth; John McIntyre, married to Julie; ...
Cheryl V. Pickrell, 71, of Altoona, passed away Aug. 22, 2025. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John M. and Virginia M. (Lytle) Mock. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Pickrell, whom she married on Sept. 26, 1981; daughter, Alicia Pickrell, and husband, Paul Morton; sons: Alan Pickrell, and girlfriend, Jessica Haffely, and Scott Pickrell, and wife, Jayne Marks; two grandchildren; and siblings: Janie Stuart, Susan Oswald, Connie Blontz, Leanna M. Irvin and Thomas M. At the request of Cheryl and the family, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Stanley J. ...
