George Merele Himes IV, 41, of Altoona, passed away peacefully July 16, 2025, after a chronic illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Beverly Noel (McKinney) and George Himes III. Georgie always had the ability to make anyone smile. He was goofy, he enjoyed being an uncle, and he lived ...

Joyce J. Mock, 91, a resident at the Presbyterian Village in Hollidays­burg, formerly of Roaring Spring, died Tuesday at the home. She was born in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Grace (Mentzer) Strong. She married Alvin J. “Jack” Mock Sr. on Nov. 10, 1951, in Loysburg. He died ...

June E. (Pruznak) Baker, 59, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away Jan. 3, 2025. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Juniata VFW, 126 N. 16th Ave., Altoona. Friends and family are invited to come and share their memories.

Sister Isabel Bettwy, 91, died Sunday at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, W.Va., after a short illness. Sister was born in Altoona to parents Mildred C. (Long) and Leo P. Bettwy. Sister is a 1951 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. Following graduation, she entered the Sisters of Charity ...