Janice Elizabeth Atty, or Miss Atty, as hundreds of her students called her, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday after complications due to Alzheimer’s. She was 88 years old. May Her Memory Be Eternal. Born in Altoona, Janice graduated from Altoona High School in 1956. She earned a ...
Ellen Earnestine (Clark) Fisher, lovingly known as “Miss Ellie,” 80, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday after a brief illness. She was born in Marion County, S.C. On Sept. 8, 1965, Ellen married John W. Fisher at Gapway Baptist Church in Mullins, S.C. Together they shared 61 years of ...
Robert M. Risbon II, 73, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Robert M. Risbon and Dorothy R. (Costlow) Risbon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ondriezek. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca W. (Ward); three sons: Robert M. III (Niema Jackson), Daniel J. (Grace) and Scott W. (Ashley) Risbon. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Krysten, Matthew, Maggie, Shyanne, Betheny, Paige and Danny; and a great-granddaughter, Kaylan. Robert retired as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of the Blair County Antique Auto ...
Todd “Tex” Ritter, 70, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by family at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was the son of the late James and Lynn Ritter. Surviving are his loving partner of more than 22 years, Barbara Ferrone; a daughter, Jessica Pheasant (Jay); and siblings: Thad Ritter (Avis), Suzanne Foust (Mike), Carol Crater and Jim Schell (Sigrid). Todd was a truck driver for many years before retiring from Ward Trucking. At this time, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Simple Alternatives Funeral Home & Crematory, Windber.
David P. Barr, 86, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Chalmers and Margaret (Smith) Barr. Dave married Barbara A. Hazenstab on July 6, 1968. She preceded him in death on Dec. 12, 2024. He is survived by two sons, ...
Richard A. Dodson Sr., 79, Claysburg, formerly of Hopewell, died Tuesday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was a son of the late Nelson and Blanche (Johnson) Dodson. He is survived by his companion, Carol Musselman; stepdaughters: Peggy Bottenfield, Susan Rummel and Lori Clark; his grandchildren; and siblings: Paulette Clapper and Randy, Paul and Buck Dodson. He was preceded in death by his fiancee of 31 years, Carol Weaver; and siblings: Virginia Hann and Star, Abe and Butch Dodson. There will be no public services. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation ...
