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Grace M. (Yingling) Minihan

Grace M. (Yingling) Minihan, 92, of Newry, passed away Wednesday at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in Duncansville. She married William Minihan in 1991, who preceded her in death in 2006 after 15 years of marriage. Surviving are her grandson, Dennis M. Vaughan and wife, Holly; and ...

Lori M. (Brandt) Russell

Lori M. (Brandt) Russell, 63, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Marjorie (Bergstein) and the late Daniel Brandt. She married Jerry Russell on June 16, 1991. Surviving are her husband of 34 years; a son, Shane ...

Donna J. Sheasley

Donna J. Sheasley, 85, of Tipton, died early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bethel Township, a daughter of the late Joseph and Glenavee (Sheaffer) Mansfield. On June 13, 1959, she married Dale E. Sheasley in Bethel Township. Donna is survived by her husband; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann. She was preceded in death by her sons, Douglas and Donald; a great-grandchild; and sister, Bernice J. Keller. Donna was a member of Grazierville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, taking pictures ...

Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas

Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas, 94, of State College, passed away peacefully on Saturday, in State College. She was born in Altoona, beloved daughter of the late Joseph H. Orr Sr. and Naomi (Humphries) Orr. On Dec. 15, 1951, Ann married the love of her life, E. Philip DeHaas. Together they shared ...

Richard Nelson ‘Rick’ Keller

Richard Nelson “Rick” Keller, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Longs, S.C., on July 19, 2025. He was the son of Dorothy and Richard Keller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise; his parents; and a very special Honey and Pup (Laverne & Ed Laskosky), who helped make him ...

Charles R. McCord

Charles R. McCord, 79, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Charles and Marie (Jancie) McCord. In 1982, he married Vicki McCord, who preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2024. He is survived by his three ...