Helen Theresa Nagle, 73, of Tyrone, formerly of Altoona, passed away July 30, 2025. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona. Interment will be held at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Loretto. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
Guy A. “Chew” Ratchford, 92, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday in New Castle. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Leo and Mary (Troxell) Ratchford. He married Annette Bookwalter in 1952. She preceded him in death in 2008 after sharing 56 years of marriage. Surviving are his ...
Lois J. Slick, 84, of Altoona, formerly of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday at Graystone Grande Palazzo, Altoona. Lois was born in Reels Corner, Somerset County, daughter of the late John Henry and Isabelle (Miller) Boozer. On Nov. 29, 1958, she married her husband, Harry ...
Barbara Ann (Wasson) Garver, 90, died Saturday at her home in Claysburg. She was predeceased by her former husband of 37 years, Jay A. Garver. Barbara was born in Tyrone, as one of five children to the late Harold N. and Mary Adaline (Miller) Wasson. Surviving are her three children: ...
Thomas C. Gheer, 75, of Tyrone, passed away June 26, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Tom had two great loves, scouting and travel. He became involved in scouting as a young adult and remained active for over 50 years. A member of the Order of the Arrow, Tom embodied the order’s commitment to brotherhood, cheerfulness and service, both in scouting and in his everyday life. Tom was an advisor to three Lodge Chiefs of Nachamawat Lodge, attended many regional and national conferences and received recognitions, including Vigil memberships and many service awards. He also served ...
Margaret J. Hanlon, 80, Cresson, passed away Monday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Francis and Ruth (Eckenrode) Glass. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; and infant son, Joseph. Surviving are six children: Mary Ann (Erik), Cheryl (Rodney), Jennifer, Raeann, Roy (Katie) and Patrick. Margaret was the proud grandmother of Daniel, Evette, Thomas, Kyle, Todd, Sabrina, Dominick, Brandon, Avery, Beau, Ryan, Ella, Teddi and Drew; and three great-grandchildren: Ethan, Taylor and Max. Margaret grew up in Cresson and ...
