Julia A. Wright, 77, of Portage, passed away peacefully into Jesus’ waiting arms on Wednesday. She was born in Pittsburgh to the late Frank and Antoinette (Lollo) Kuzma. She married Ernest A. Wright Sr. on Jan. 10, 1969. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1991. In addition to her ...
Joyce Ann Crider, 87, of Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Lakewood, N.J., daughter of the late Ralph S. and Mabel S. (Gibbs) Marks. Joyce married John R. Crider Sr. on Nov. 15, 1969. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2008. She is survived by her son, John R. Crider Jr. (Ashley) of Altoona; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Joyce was a member of the Salvation Army. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Daniel E. Hayes, 76, of Swarthmore, peacefully passed away Friday at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Philadelphia after an extended illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family at the end. Born and raised in Altoona, the son of R. George and Esther (Snavely) Hayes, Dan ...
Patricia L. “Patty” Hicks, 70, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday evening at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Timothy and Pauline (Kratzer) Drass. On Nov. 24, 1979, at Williamsburg Church of God, she married her husband of over 41 years, ...
Earleen F. Rice, 62, Cresson, passed away Monday surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born in Nyack, N.Y., daughter of the late John W. Sr. and Patricia A. (Elig) Gorba. Earleen was preceded in death by siblings, John W. Gorba Jr. and Laura A. Gorba. Surviving are her children, ...
Jan R. Bussard, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away Jan. 28, 2026, at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, with Pastor David Cadle and Pastor Mindy Hillegas, officiating. Military honors provided by Blair County Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.
