Joseph R., 87, of Gallitzin passed away Aug. 27, 2025. He was born April 16, 1938, in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph J. and Mercedes (Biter) Quinn. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin; brothers, Patrick and Thomas; and sister, Bernadette Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of ...
Mary L. “Dolly” Rajnish, 93, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Barnesboro, the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Weakland) Yonkoske. Mary married Robert R. Rajnish on Sept. 2, 1954, in Cresson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, ...
A memorial service will be held for Elsie M. Williams, 94, of Hollidaysburg, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, with Rev. Dr. John A. Godissart officiating. Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Craig Joseph Wojcik, 47, of Altoona, was reported missing in July of 2024. His remains were found in Antis Township on Dec. 10, 2024. Craig was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Sheila (Hughes) Wojcik. He is survived by a sister, Bobbi Jo Beasom; a brother, Stevie Beasom; a niece, Indie Jay Beasom-Van Der Gressen; many aunts and uncles; and his grandfather, Harry Thompson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jay James. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Private inurnment will be at Alto-Reste Park. Arrangements by Stanley J. Krish ...
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel declared Gaza’s largest city a combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the start of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation. As the military announced the resumption of fighting, health officials said the death toll in Gaza has risen to 63,025, with 59 deaths reported by hospitals over the last 24 hours. Aid groups and a church sheltering people said they would stay in Gaza City, refusing to abandon the hungry and displaced. The shift comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to ...
Christine L. (Dugan) Harris, 83, of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1941, in Mechanicville, N.Y., a daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah (Sullivan) Dugan. She is survived by her husband, John K. Harris, whom she married on Dec. 30, 1965, in ...
