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Amy R.L. Moore

Amy R.L. Moore, 59, of Smithmill, passed away Wednesday at her home. Born Feb. 6, 1966, in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald Lee and Shirley Lane. On May 19, 1990, she married Jeffrey A. Moore, who survives at home. Along with her husband, she is survived by a brother, Mark, and his wife, Jeanne; two nephews, Eric and Mayes Lane; and two nieces, Kayci Lane and Jordan Lane. Amy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul Lane. Family and friends will be received Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., ...

Carol O. Leitis

Carol O. Leitis, 88, of Roaring Spring, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Floyd R. and Nora (Chaplin) Adams. She married M. John Leitis on Dec. 22, 1956, and he died June 4, 2011. Carol is survived by two children, Alex F. Leitis of Martinsburg and Tammie Leitis-Holsinger of Roaring Spring; and a sister, Nancy Replogle and husband, David. She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Carol retired from the Roaring Spring Blank Book Co. and had previously worked at ...

Barb J. (Baker) Smith

Barb J. (Baker) Smith, 70, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Sheldon and Catherine (Snyder) Baker. She married Barry Smith in 1990. Surviving are her husband of 35 years; a son, Barry Jr. and fiancee, Nikki Panek, of Hollidaysburg; a grandson, Grant; and three sisters: Nancy Mastos, Kimmy Baker and Donna Sue Lee. She was preceded in death by three siblings: Vicki Detwiler, Kay Baker and Dutch Baker. Barb was a server at Buster’s County Seat Restaurant and retired from Presbyterian Village after 15 years in ...

John A. Stolz

John A. Stolz, 88, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alvin John and Dorothy (Grimminger) Stolz. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Julie (Greg) Corbin and Renee M. (Bill) Calvert; a son, Gregory J. Stolz; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and sisters, Carol Blake and Janet Harris. He was predeceased by brothers, Donald and Paul. John served in the U.S. Navy. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. service Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona.

Richard E. Dively Sr.

Richard E. Dively Sr., 83, Claysburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Albert and Annie (Feathers) Dively. He married Mary A. Jennings on Sept. 8, 2001, at Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; five sons: Richard Jr. (Jackie), ...

John R. Ott

John R. Ott, 68, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morning at home. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Lawrence Ott and Catherine V. (Brawley) Ott, who survives. Also surviving are his longtime partner, Robin Lear; sons, Joseph and John Ott; grandchildren, Damian and Catherine Ott; great-granddaughter, Aurora Hughes; siblings: Donald “Jake” Ott, Cindy Dempsie and Deborah Hicks; five nephews; and two nieces. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.