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Carol A. Weld

Carol A. Weld, 84, of Altoona, died Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Alphonse and C. Agnes (Milton) Willnecker. She married John F. Weld Jr. on July 6, 1959, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 2004. Surviving are daughter, Lori A. Bigelow (Alan); grandson, Michael A. Bigelow; granddaughter, Michelle R. Bigelow; and sister, Jacqueline K. Dodson, all of Altoona. Carol was a 1959 graduate of Altoona High School. She was employed in the dental offices of Dr. Kushner and ...

Edward A. Burger

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward A. Burger, who departed this life peacefully and into eternal life on Tuesday at the age of 95. Ed was born in Blue Knob to Dorothy and Elwood Burger. Ed was one of seven children and is survived by his sisters: June, Matt and ...

Sandra F. Geimer

Sandra F. Geimer, 76, Altoona, died Feb. 9, 2026, at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert J. Foust and Barbara (Redline) Foust Braim. She married Charles J. “Chuck” Geimer Jr. on Aug. 11, 2000, in Rockville, Md. Surviving are her husband, Charles “Chuck” ...

Robert Gordon Gongloff

Robert Gordon Gongloff, 73, Altoona, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard and Catherine (Webb) Gongloff. He was also preceded in death by a stepson, David Shaughnessy; and brothers: Paul, Jim, Dave and John Gongloff. Surviving are his wife, Darlene; children, Cathy Gongloff and Bob Gongloff; stepson, Patrick Shaughnessy; many grandchildren; and sisters: Jane Gongloff, Dot Litzinger, Betty Mento and Helen Barlick. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. service Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville.

Robert P. Lunger

Robert P. Lunger, 71, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul R. and Leona M. (Notaro) Lunger. Surviving are his wife, Pamela; his son, Michael; and daughter, Jessie (Ken) McAleer. Also surviving are his three brothers: David, Doug and ...

Thomas M. Price

Thomas M. Price, 77, of Patton, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Spangler, son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Bott) Price. Tom married Marlene Ann Gresko on Oct. 7, 1972, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Patton. She preceded him in death on Oct. 28, ...