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Robert G. Gee

Robert G. Gee, 85, of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Shelbyville, Tenn., son of the late James and Ruth (McBee) Gee. He married Marilyn Robison in 1961. Surviving are his wife of 65 years; a daughter, Mandy Dell and husband, Willis, of Hollidaysburg; a granddaughter, Abby; siblings, Patricia Gillette and Dwight Gee; his favorite aunt, Lillian McCullough; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Choate. Bob served in the US Army in Panama. He retired from Fannie Farmer Candies, owned the Kirby ...

Larry Lee Groseclose

Larry Lee Groseclose, 78, of Tyrone, passed away on Friday. He was born in Alexandria, Va., son of the late Clarence John and Margaret Esther (Sherman) Groseclose. On May 7, 1967, he married Donna Kay Mountain in Everett. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2019. Surviving are three ...

Mary Ann Larson

Mary Ann Larson, 85, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Celebration Villa, Duncansville, surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness. Mary Ann was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herbert J. and Eleanor (Myers) Ergler. On Feb. 6, 1960, she married Robert J. Larson at ...

Patricia Gayle Mellott

Patricia Gayle Mellott, 79, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Pauline (Zaydel) Kelley. She was married to the late Charles Mellott. Patricia is survived by daughters, Tracy Benden and Tricia Barr, married to Eric; grandchildren: ...

Robert W. Morris

Robert W. Morris, 98, Ebensburg, died Friday. He was born in Blacklick Township, son of William and Bertha (Overman). Surviving are his children: Connie, Joyce, Kimberly, Robert and Bradley; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Clara; brothers: Leard, Floyd, Norman, Alvie and Tom; and sisters: Margaret, Kathryn and Eithel. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 16, 2026, at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where a funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Interment will be at Lloyd Cemetery.

Karen S. Sessamen

Karen S. Sessamen, 82, Tyrone, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Luther and Florence (Miller) Dell. On July 11, 1963, she married Richard E. Sessamen in Winchester, Md. He preceded her July 22, 2021. She is survived by four children: Steven ...