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Jane L. Koury

Jane L. Koury, 97, died Tuesday evening at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home of natural causes. She was born in Oil City, daughter of the late John and Lillian (Neidel) Grant. Jane married George Koury in December 1954. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1979. Surviving are her two sons, ...

Michele ‘Shellie’ (Wyant) McCormick

Michele “Shellie” (Wyant) McCormick, 53, of Imler, passed away Wednesday at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Harold P. and Helen (Casciotti) Wyant. She married Gerald McCormick Jr. on Aug. 7, 1993. Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Jerry; her beloved dog, Yogi; her sister, Tricia Warmath (Doug) of Roaring Spring; aunts; and her in-laws. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Shellie enjoyed the simple life of being a homemaker. She loved nature, enjoyed watching movies and spending time with her ...

Cloyd E. ‘Mac’ McMasters

Cloyd E. “Mac” McMasters, 71, Altoona, died Friday at home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Jim and Beverly (McMasters) Settle. He married Rose I. (Saltsgiver) Boston-McMasters on Jan. 31, 1998. Surviving are his wife of 27 years; two children, Melody and Mark; two ...

Albert ‘Unc’ Roth

Albert “Unc” Roth, 95, of Altoona, passed away July 24, 2025. He was born in Braddock, the youngest son of seven, of the late Alexander and Pauline (Herskowitz) Roth. Unc cherished his family and is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and family members from over four generations ...

Marissa Ry-Lee Shultz

Marissa Ry-Lee Shultz, 17, Altoona, died Aug. 6, 2025. Surviving are her parents, Nikkia Beck and Creig Shultz; brothers: Mason and Tyler Shultz, Xander Pounds and Trenton Frye; grandparents: Ricky and Loretta Beck and Bob Shultz. She resided with her aunt, Brittany Beck; and cousins: Sedrick, Kohl and Oliver. She was pre-deceased by grandmothers, Deanna Savino and Bertha Shultz; and her boyfriend, Jayson. Visitation is from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at New Life Alliance Church, East Freedom. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...

Linda F. Stacey

Linda F. Stacey, 74, Altoona, peacefully passed away Monday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Helen Ball. On July 20, 1968, she married Richard Ellis Stacey in Altoona. They shared a loving partnership of 57 years. In addition to ...