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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, ...

Michael P. Di Renzo

Michael P. Di Renzo, 86, of Hollidaysburg, entered into eternal rest on Monday surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Philadelphia to the late Nancy (Corvino) and Michael Di Renzo. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his siblings: Filomena Marie (Michael) Di ...

Leonard E. Kephart

Leonard E. Kephart, 95, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Bigler Township, son of the late Clair and Martha (Graniville) Kephart. Leonard had a brother, Elwood; and three sisters: Betty, Maxine and Shirley. On Oct. 28, 1950, in Philipsburg, he married Peggy Ann Blout, who preceded him in death. They had four children: Ed, Gary, Peggy Sue and Sharon (deceased); seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He worked for 38 years as a cable splicer with Bell of Pennsylvania, Bell Atlantic and Verizon. At ...

Patricia A. (Stonerook) Lucas

Patricia A. (Stonerook) Lucas, 58, a longtime resident of Centreville, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2026. Patricia was the daughter of the late Kenneth A. Stonerook and Margaret J. (Kephart) Stonerook, who survives in Martinsburg. She is also survived by her son, Benjamin Lucas ...

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Lynn

Robert L. “Bob” Lynn, 92, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona and raised by his late grandparents, John and Rose (Kittell) Lynn. Bob married Jane Obermyer on May 2, 1959. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jane; his son, Terry Lynn (Vicki); two daughters, Kathy Mada­riaga (Ulises) and Cheryl Lynn (Mark Bates), both of Altoona; five grandchildren: Brent (Renae), Ryan, Sebastian (Natasha), Jordan and Morgan (Ben); four great-grandchildren: Mason, Cassandra, Aria and Theo. He is ...

Sherry Ann DiGiorgio

Sherry Ann DiGiorgio, 81, Duncansville, formerly of Venice Island, Fla., died Friday surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herman J. and Betty (Jones) Resig. Surviving are a son, Brett DiGiorgio, in Colorado; a granddaughter, Brittany ...