Richie E. Ashburn, 77, of Indian Land, S.C., died the evening of May 28, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John R. Ashburn and Anna Harriett (Lindsey) Ashburn Ferguson. He married Deborah Faith Ocker on May 11, 1974, in ...

Jeffrey Wayne “Jeff” Bookhammer, 58, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Nancy (Edwards) Shoenfelt and the late James “Andy” Bookhammer. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Paul Shoenfelt; and a brother, Wesley. Surviving are his ...

Kenneth E. Cox Sr., 80, of Aberdeen, Md., formerly of Altoona, died early in the afternoon on April 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Harry Edward and Elizabeth Mary (Servello) Cox. He married Donna June Berkheimer on July 11, 1964, at Our Lady of Mt. ...

Ronald Lee Ecker Sr., 88, of Altoona, peacefully entered the presence of our Lord on June 11, 2026. Born in Hollidaysburg, to Paul and Grace Ecker, Ron lived a life defined by faith, loyalty and hard work; with a sense of humor and smile that could light up any room. Ron graduated from ...