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Jesse J. Blazer

Jesse J. Blazer, 99, of Altoona died early Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse L. and Mary G. (Nearhoof) Blazer. He married Constance L. Locke in 1954 in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife; three children: daughter, Connie L. McKendree of ...

The Rev. Joseph Chancler TOR

The Rev. Joseph Chancler TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on Friday at the age of 74. Born in Tampa, Fla., Father Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ella Mae ...

Diane E. Craig

Diane E. Craig, 80, of New Enterprise, passed away Friday. She was born in Bedford, a daughter of the late David and Myrtle (Nave) Oster. Surviving are her husband, Mack; sons, David (Angel) and Robert (Melissa); daughter-in-law, Shunae Dennis (Rob); and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Norman Oster; a sister, Dortha Naugle; and a sister-in-law, Eloise Smith. Diane enjoyed watching her grandchildren and tending her flowers and garden. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone ...

Robert E. ‘Bob’ Fleegle

Robert E. “Bob” Fleegle, 93, of Henrietta, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Central City, a son of the late Winfield Henry and Lulu (Raymond) Fleegle. On Sept. 5, 1959, in Central City, he married Patricia M. “Pat” (Carver) Fleegle, who preceded him in death on Nov. 18, ...

Dr. Francis J. ‘Frank’ Fochler

Dr. Francis J. “Frank” Fochler, 94, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Denny) Fochler and the older twin to his beloved late brother, ...

Erin R. (Reeve) Jones

Erin R. (Reeve) Jones, 43, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Richard and E. Gale (Kurtz) Reeve. She married Paul W. Jones in 2006. Surviving are her husband of 20 years; her parents of Martinsburg; a daughter, ...