Esther Jane Kensinger, 76, of Martinsburg, passed peacefully into the arms of her redeemer, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jane; her father, Vernon; and a brother, Dale. Surviving are brothers: Ernie (Kate), Rodney ...

John P. “Jack” Porta, 81, of Altoona, passed away Monday after an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Herman and Rita (Wiedemer) Porta. Surviving are his long-time companion, Ellen Casey, who was the love of his life; a sister, Regina Sharpe; and brother, Bob ...

Don Wesley Shanholtz, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday morning at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, son of the late John W. and Hazel (Burns) Shanholtz. On July 9, 1955, he married Norma Jean White in Williamsburg. She preceded him in ...

Robert E. Decker, 86, of Altoona, passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning. He was born in Goshen, N.Y., son of the late Earl and Ethel (House) Decker. Robert married Bonnie L. Powell at the Edith Davis Eve Memorial Chapel at Penn State Altoona on Oct. 8, 1983. He is survived by ...