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Ann E. Taylor

Ann E. Taylor, 86, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Shuster. Ann was twice married. Her first husband was James Stoehr, who preceded her in death in 1978. She was blessed to ...

Urban J. Zierer

Urban J. Zierer, 84, of Duncansville, passed away Monday afternoon. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph and Helen (Schiesler) Zierer. Surviving are his life partner, Dianna Mattiello; two daughters, Helena Mattiello and Laurie Zierer-Tsakalis; three stepdaughters: Laura Nearhoof, Lisa Heck and Tabatha Phan; two stepsons, John Mattiello and Michael Mattiello; a granddaughter, Zoe Tsakalis; and many stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. At Urban’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona.

Carl R. Feather

Carl R. Feather, 85, of Cessna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet strength and a life lived in service to others. Born in King, Carl was the son of the late Charles D. and Pearl K. (Manges) Feather. On March 7, 1959, he married the love of his life and ...

Marlin Dennis Fishburn

Marlin Dennis Fishburn, 84, Altoona, formerly of Bellwood, died Saturday. He was born in Bellefonte, son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Morgan) Fishburn. Surviving are his wife, Deborah; children: Nathan Koozer, Lisa Fishburn and Lori Rigg; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, David and Robert, Virginia Maddox and Cathy Walker. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Dennis. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Logan Valley Presbyterian Church, Bellwood. Arrangements by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.

Edgar D. Franks Jr.

Edgar D. Franks Jr., 84, of Roaring Spring, passed away comfortably and peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at home. He was born in Uniontown, son of the late Edgar D. Franks Sr. and Dorothy (Bobchosky) Franks. He married Carolyne Franks, who died June 22, 1994. He is survived by five children: Terri Sirko of Imler; Debbie Holsinger and companion, Ken, of New Enterprise; James Franks and wife, Gina, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Kansas Franks of Hampton, Va.; and Carrie Shirk and husband, Adam, of McClure; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Vilk and Barbara Smith ...

Agnes (Burke) Slippey

Agnes (Burke) Slippey, 84, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaretta Burke. Although her physical presence is gone, she will be remembered for her caring spirit and sense of humor. Her memory will be a source of lasting comfort and love. A ...