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Fredrick W. Carn

Fredrick W. Carn, 67, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Claysburg, went home to start his eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home. He was born in Altoona, the oldest son of the late Herbert P. and Lois E. (Delozier) Carn. Surviving are a brother, Wayne (Jannie), and children: Ethan, Jacob, Ellie and Jack; and a brother, Brian (Beth), and children: Lauren (Brett) Thackara, Melissa and Timothy; great-nephew, Marshall; and great-niece, Noelle Thackara. Fred was a 1976 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School. He started working at the Claysburg ...

Reba A. Gelbke

Reba A. Gelbke, 56, Puzzletown, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael Gelbke and Yvonne Snyder. Surviving are her son, Joshua Laird (Hanna) of Altoona; four grand-children: Khloe, Emmie, Kali and Kinsley; a niece, Stacie; and a nephew, Brandon. She was preceded in death by a sister, Michele Stewart. Most of all, Reba enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 4 p.m.

Arthur Thomas Wood

Arthur Thomas Wood, 94, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of William and Clara Wood. In 1960, he married Mary Jean Cross. She preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by a daughter, Rebekah Wood Greenland, and her husband, Vince Greenland; four granddaughters: Emma Franicola (Will), Maggie Greenland (fiancé, Tyler McGraw), Alizah Greenland and Olivia Greenland. He proudly served his country during the Korean conflict in the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning home, he attended Penn State University and graduated with a degree in education. He also obtained a ...

S. Evelyn Hetrick

S. Evelyn Hetrick, 95, Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Saturday morning. She was born in Bedford, daughter of the late Conda and Estella “Stella” (Wilson) Casteel. On June 19, 1949, she married Ernest D. Hetrick at the Williamsburg Church of the ...

Hazel M. (Eckard) Shaw

Hazel M. (Eckard) Shaw, 85, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Pearl (Clapper) Eckard. She married William E. Shaw Sr. in 1959. Surviving are her husband of 66 years; a daughter, Patsy A. Moreland in ...

Gregory Michael Snow

Gregory M. Snow, 49, Irwin, formerly of Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of James and Constance (Swift) Snow. Surviving are his daughter, Mikayla; his mother, Constance; a brother, John; and his nieces, Kaitlin and Victoria. He was preceded in death by his father, James. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, with Father Nelson Javier, celebrant. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.