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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.”

Bryson James Myers

Bryson James Myers, 3, Tyrone, died Thursday after accidentally drowning in a swimming pool. He was born in Tyrone, son of Eric and Chelsey (Judd) Myers. Surviving are his parents; and his special caregivers, his grandparents, Charles and Patricia Miller of Tyrone. Bryson was a very loving boy. He touched everyone’s heart when you met him with his big smile and big brown eyes looking at you. He was a very active boy. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Derman Funeral Home Inc., Pastor Ken Patterson officiating. ...

Patrick J. Owens

Patrick J. Owens, 62, Hastings, died Tuesday. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., son of the late Francis and Shirley (Shultz) Owens. Surviving are his wife, Donna; stepchildren, Deanna and Hugh; many grandchildren; and siblings: Kevin, Debbie, Laura and Brian. He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine; and a stepdaughter, Donna. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. Interment will be at St. Bernard Cemetery, Hastings.