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Linda Lee (Woodcock) Hale

Linda Lee (Woodcock) Hale, 83, of Altoona, passed away at home Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Kenneth “Ken” Woodcock and Gertrude Mae (Freet) Woodcock. Linda is survived by her children: Alisha Hale, Lance (Darlene) Hale, Curt Hale, Justin (Elizabeth) Wilkinson and Jason (Linzi) Wilkinson; her grandchildren: Kaysee (Andrew) Miller, Ryan (Brooke) Hale, Madison Hale, Laila Wilkinson, Evelyn Wilkinson and Ellie Wilkinson; her great-grandchildren, Owen and Landon; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by five sisters; and a ...

Michael Francis Moschella Jr.

Michael Francis Moschella Jr., 83, of Bear, Del., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Altoona, Michael was a proud husband, father, grandfather (aka Pap) and United States Navy veteran. He married the love of his life, Melody Moschella, in ...

Pamela Lynn ‘Pam’ Parisi

Pamela Lynn “Pam” Parisi, 56, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday in Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of William Parisi and the late Karen (Kelley) Parisi. In addition to her mother, Pam was preceded in death by her daughter, Maddy Ollinger; and her son, Thomas ...

Gerald W. ‘Mick’ Seidel

Gerald W. “Mick” Seidel, 95, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Rudolph and Madeline (Pearson) Seidel. Mick married Teresa Brunnhuber on May 24, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving ...

Annette L. ‘Peachy’ (Baird) Danella

Annette L. “Peachy” (Baird) Danella, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2026, in Georgia, after an extended illness. A 1965 graduate of Altoona High School, Annette dedicated many years of service as an inside sales representative for U.S. Food Service (formerly Sky Brothers) before her retirement. Annette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; her parents, John Carl Baird and Sarah Helen Young; her brother, John Carl Baird Jr.; and her sisters, Yvonne Clouser and Nancy Daniels. She leaves behind a legacy of love and family: survived by her sister, Priscilla ...

Wanda Lou (Mattern) Doverspike

Wanda Lou (Mattern) Doverspike, 92, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday. Wanda was raised on her family’s farm outside of Hollidaysburg. She was one of 11 children born to Harry and Winnifred Mattern, who instilled in her a lifelong love of faith, family, ...