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Catherine A. Rose

Catherine A. Rose, 99, formerly of Cresson, passed away after a short illness on March 16, 2026, in Florida. She was born in Revloc, daughter of the late Salvo and Assunta (Casseri) Bono. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, whom she married Feb. 7, 1948, in Revloc; and her brothers, Joseph and Robert. Catherine is survived by her brother, Sonny; and sisters, Evelyn and Gloria; her three sons; and four grandchildren. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother when her boys were in the scouts and participated in various activities related to Scout work. Catherine was a ...

Richard N. Scritchfield

Richard N. Scritchfield, 77, of Duncansville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Chester and Anna (Glass) Scritchfield. He married Donna Grove in 1971. Surviving are his wife of 55 years; a son, Todd, of Lilly; two brothers, ...

Connie Susan Sessamen

Connie Susan Sessamen, 74, of Tyrone, passed peacefully on Tuesday with her children by her side as she wished. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George Sr. and Bella (Phillips) Bonsell. She is survived by four children: Melissa Rose (Tom) Moyer, Brenda Jean DuBois, Edwin ...

Marian Elizabeth (Felten) Sharer

Marian Elizabeth (Felten) Sharer, 93, died early Sunday morning at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone, following a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James A. and Martha (Housley) Felten. She married her loving husband, Donald Frederic Sharer, ...

Mary Louise Ball

Mary Louise Ball, 87, of Berryville, Va., formerly of Coupon, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at her residence. The family will receive friends for viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church, Berryville, followed by a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Father Paul Grankauskas officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Coupon, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville.

John C. Christman

John C. Christman, 43, of Altoona, passed away Monday after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stephen and Cynthia (Casatelli) Christman. Surviving are his fiancee, Kimberly Weyandt; two sons, Dante Christman and Dorian Wertz; a grandson, Carson; and a brother, Joey ...