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Danielle ‘Dani’ Hatfield

Danielle “Dani” Hatfield, 56, of Altoona, entered eternal rest on Friday at her home while being cared for by her loving husband. Dani was born in Altoona, to Susan (Caporusio) Giordano and the late Howard Giordano. In addition to her mother, Dani is survived by her loving husband, ...

Barry L. Helsel

Barry L. Helsel, 71, of East Freedom, passed away Friday. He was born in East Freedom, son of the late Sheldon and Carolyn (Snowberger) Helsel. He graduated from Central High School in 1974 and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Barry enjoyed making stained glass, riding his motorcycle and time with his dog, Sable. A memorial will be held at his home at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026. Cremation by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

JoAlana ‘Jody’ Kuhn

JoAlana “Jody” Kuhn, 80, of Bellefonte, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Centre Care Rehabilitation, State College. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Allen L. and Edith I. (Karle) Beaver. Jody married William L. Kuhn on Oct. 3, 1964. She is survived by ...

John Chester Stiteler

John Chester Stiteler, of Hollidaysburg, passed away at Presbyterian UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh during the wee hours of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after a long struggle with malignant prostate cancer and complications of a traumatic brain injury after a fall. Although John was born in a ...

Mary Catherine (Winkler) Wesner

Mary Catherine (Winkler) Wesner, 97, of Altoona, passed away Friday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo John Winkler and Margaret (Kaspick) Winkler. On Sept. 2, 1947, she married Frank Wesner Jr. at St. Mark Church Rectory, Altoona. Frank preceded her in death on Jan. 3, ...

Annajean Weyandt

Annajean Weyandt, 85, of Claysburg, passed away Monday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Harry and Anna Bell (Dively) Black. Surviving are children: Debra Claar (Barry), Allen Weyandt, Tonia Grabill (Steve), Kim Benton (Ray), Tammy Detterline (Carl) and Ethan Weyandt (Nicole); 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Harry Black, Joyce Musselman, Rheda Rightenour, Robert Black, John Black, Gary Black and Donald Black. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tyane Beman; a sister, Louise Black; and ...