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Misti Dawn ‘Mimi’ Pechtold

Misti Dawn “Mimi” Pechtold, 54, Hollidaysburg, died Friday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Conni (Bookwalter) Miller. Surviving are her mother; sons, Michael and Kyle Pechtold; grandchildren, Brayden and Lilliana; and siblings, Jennifer Shade and Kristopher Miller. Misti was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. celebration of life Friday, March 20, 2026, at Hoss’s Corporate Office, rear entrance, 170 Patchway Road, Duncansville. Arrangements by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg.

Rita Sunderland

Rita Sunderland, 69, Hastings, passed away March 10, 2026. She was a daughter of the late John and Frances (Stotsky) Milchak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. Sunderland; sisters, Helen and Frances (Cutts); and brother, Richard. Rita is survived by children, Erica Gibbons ...

Russell N. Whetstine Jr.

Russell N. Whetstine Jr., 86, of Duncannon, died Sunday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Russell N. Sr. and Dorothy M. (Shultz) Whetstine. On Aug. 21, 1959, he married Kathy N. Baker in Altoona. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Timothy Scott and Kevin Russell ...

Margaret L. ‘Peggy’ Fields

Margaret L. “Peggy” Fields, 97, Altoona, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Wilson and Leona L. (Schwartz) Stoner. Peggy married Charles L. Fields Jr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Linda K. Kirk and husband, Millard, of ...

Mark J. Glova

Mark J. Glova, 44, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. He was born in Johns­town, son of Mary Louise (Jacko) and the late Michael Glova. He married Kara Cunningham in 2016. Surviving are his wife of 10 years; cherished children, Mila and Maddox; his mother, Mary L. Livella of Johnstown; ...

Renee Lyn Heidler

Renee Lyn Heidler, 33, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2026. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Gary and Karen (Frederick) Heidler. She was a 2010 graduate of Altoona Area High School. Renee had very strong religious beliefs and was a lifetime member of ...