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Jane Felicia Pennabaker

Jane Felicia Pennabaker, known lovingly as Jane, passed away Saturday in Danville, Pa., at the age of 90, just days shy of her 70th wedding anniversary to her soulmate, William Penna­baker. Born on All Saints’ Day, as she would often add, in Jersey City, N.J., Jane was the daughter of ...

Brooks R. Williams

Brooks R. Williams, 45, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Gwen (Sell) and the late Charles Williams Jr. Surviving are his mother of Duncansville; a sister, Amy Martino and husband, Mark; two brothers, Charles and wife, Sherri, and Mike ...

Tammy Jo Kinney

Tammy Jo Kinney, 60, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Betty Beatty. On June 26, 2015, Tammy married Patrick J. Kinney, the love of her life. Tammy is survived by her husband, Patrick; and ...

Gladys M. McFadden

Gladys M. McFadden, 91, Altoona, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was born in Guys Mills, Crawford County, daughter of the late George and Ila (Poly) Smith. On Oct. 18, 1952, she married William F. McFadden. They celebrated 58 years together before he preceded her in death Feb. 11, ...

Jane Marie ‘Janie’ (Hanawalt) Messner

Jane Marie “Janie” (Hanawalt) Messner, 70, passed away Saturday, Aug 1, 2026, after a long battle with breast cancer. Surviving are her beloved husband of 54 years, Ray Messner Jr.; their son, Jason Messner, and his wife, Jamie, and their daughter, Athena; their daughter, Amanda ...

Virginia Muffie

Virginia Muffie died Thursday. Surviving are two daughters, Justina and Maxine; and two grandchildren, Roxann and Donna, whom she raised. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; a sister; and a daughter. “May you take comfort that Virginia is with the Lord and you have the strength to carry on with all your memories.”