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David Calvin Keen

David Calvin Keen, 92, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. He was the son of Mary and Ralph Keen. David proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-56 as a Staff Sergeant before retiring from a long career with Conrail. He married Patricia Grace White on April 19, 1958. She preceded ...

Andrew D. ‘Dan’ Maier

Andrew D. “Dan” Maier, 92, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Ludwig and Margaret (Strassburger) Maier. Dan is survived by his brother, Carl “Moonie” Maier of Altoona; his sister, ...

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.

Dianne Y. (Irvin) Reigh

Dianne Y. (Irvin) Reigh, 76, of Lakemont, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald and Ardrene (Saupp) Irvin. She married Daniel W. Reigh, who preceded her in death in 2019 after sharing 39 years of marriage. Surviving are two sons, Troy D. Smith (Laura) in Illinois and Lucas of Lakemont; two grandchildren, Dylan and Silver; a great-grandson, Romy; and siblings: Judith Ott, Steve, Mark and Robert Irvin. All services will be private. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Barbara A. Sheehan

Barbara A. Sheehan, 84, of Duncansville, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at Celebration Villa of Altoona, surrounded by her three children. Born in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Hileman) Pease. Barbara married the love of her life, Robert F. “Bob” Sheehan, on Aug. 20, 1966, and they shared 50 wonderful years together before his passing on Dec. 22, 2016. A graduate of Tyrone High School, Barbara was dedicated to her career as a clerk and retired from the Blair County Courthouse. She was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church in ...

Harry S. Weddle Jr.

Harry S. Weddle Jr., 84, of Bellwood, passed away Monday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Frederick, Md., a son of the late Harry Sr. and Catherine (McGuire) Weddle. On June 17, 1966, he married Sandra Bible. Surviving are his wife; children, Julie (Frank) White and David Weddle, both of Bellwood; his grandchildren: Ryan (Julia) White, Elizabeth (Brennen) McCracken and Alison (Cameron) Weddle; great-grandchildren, Parker and Evelyn McCracken; sisters, Ann Leatherman and Susan Malloy; a brother, Michael Weddle; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by ...