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Michael Waka Jr.

Michael Waka Jr., 78, of Ebensburg, formerly of Colver, died Tuesday. He was born in Colver, son of the late Michael Sr. and Ethel (Stanton) Waka. He was also preceded in death by in-laws, William “Bill” and Agnes Wyland; and nephew, Joseph Lloyd. Surviving are his wife, Joce Marie Waka; a sister, Polly Ann Lloyd; brothers-in-law: Terry, Kenneth Sr., Frank and Brian Wyland; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass Friday, March 13, 2026, at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, Ebensburg. Arrangements by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., ...

David C. Burket Sr.

David C. Burket Sr., 93, of East Freedom, passed away Friday at his home on the family farm. He was born on the farm, son of the late Frank and Gladys (Walter) Burket. He married Betty L. Roub on June 28, 1952, in Fredericksburg. She passed away Feb. 20, 2025, after 72 years of ...

Gary R. Farber

Gary R. Farber, 82, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Marlett) Farber. On June 27, 1987, he married Deborah R. (Williams) Campbell at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Gary is survived by his ...

Karen S. Halleran

Karen S. Halleran, 70, Altoona, died Saturday. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Kennard and Nancy (Tucker) Cosgrave. Her husband, Edward “Fred,” preceded her in death. Surviving are children: Christina and Mark (Jennifer) Siskron, both of Altoona, Kennith (Christina) Best in Georgia and Charles Best in California; grandchildren: Joshua, Mercedes, Tabitha, Dakota, Damion, Jeff, Tonya, Jasmine, Austin, Kyle, Jacob, Hayden and Mason; 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Kay (Jack) and Michael Cosgrave. There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by ...

Thomas A. Lattieri Sr.

Thomas A. Lattieri Sr., 74, of Altoona, went home with the Lord on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and Shirley (Nichols) Lattieri. He married Alberta Wachter in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 39 years; daughters, Dana Fogal and husband, Rick, and Julie Knupp and ...

Melissa S. ‘Missy’ (Lang) Marris

Melissa S. “Missy” (Lang) Marris, 54, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Norfolk, Va., daughter of Mary (Fawkes) and the late James Lang. Surviving are two daughters, Jesse Marris and Jayna Lang; three sons: Jack Boyles, Jonathan Marris and Justin Lang; many ...