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Anthony M. Fayson

Anthony M. “Tony” Fayson, 70, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, a son of Francis and Margaret Fayson. He is survived by his children: James, Michael, Katie and Charlotte; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, James; and a sister, Leona. He is preceded in death by a son, Michael; and a sister, Dorothy. Family and friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc. A funeral service with full military honors will follow at 10 a.m. Private interment will be held at Alto Reste Park, Altoona.

Rose E. Gerwert

Rose E. Gerwert, 88, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday in Altoona, surrounded by her family. Rose was born in Philadelphia to the late Magdalene (Policicchio) and the late Mario DeLuca. In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Gerwert, ...

Leah K. Grim

Leah K. Grim, 62, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of Beatrice (Cumpston) and the late Donald Matthews. She is survived by four children: Raymond Cantwell, Michael Cantwell, Kayla Grim and Rebecca Grim; five grandchildren: Cheyenne Hopkins, Weston Decker, Charlotte Hopkins, Mia Reaney and Kaylee Kish; and her best friend, Melanie Romig. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

Charlotte M. Irwin

Charlotte M. Irwin, 89, Altoona, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Van Vackenberg) Brumm. She married Joseph N. Irwin in 1954, and he preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are her children: Douglas A. Irwin (Susan), Donna J. Kelleher ...

Suzanne J. Koehle

Suzanne J. Koehle, 80, Altoona passed away peacefully in her home after battling Lewy Body Dementia for four years. She is loved and survived by her husband Anthony Koehle, and by her children: Anthony Koehle Jr. (Melissa), Tina Samson (Steve), Mathew Koehle (Laura), Brad Koehle (Sarah), ...

Karen Pearl (Gummo) Lynn

Karen Pearl (Gummo) Lynn, 74, of Altoona, passed away July 20, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Karen was a dedicated registered nurse for 42 years and a woman who loved her church. Family was what she valued most. A 1969 graduate of Tyrone High ...