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Andrew J. Wolford

Andrew J. Wolford, 23, of Altoona, passed away Saturday after an automobile accident. He was born in Altoona, son of Thomas and Teresa (Mielnik) Wolford. Surviving are his daughter, Haven; and her mother, Kamryn; his parents of Altoona; biological father, Patrick Bailor; grand-parents: Mike ...

Judith Elaine Fudrow

Judith Elaine Fudrow, 80, Locust Grove, Va., formerly of Blandburg, died Wednesday. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of Albert and Olive (Bender) Johnston. Surviving are her husband, Richard “Fritz”; a son, Frank; a granddaughter; two great-grandsons; and four sisters: Mary Jane, Carolyn, Gerardine and Mary. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian; a grandson; and siblings, Linda and Donald. Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

Barbara F. Kochara

Barbara F. Kochara, 84, Gallitzin, passed away Friday. She was born Altoona, daughter of the late Bruce E. and Stella (Szymanski) Plunkett. Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, Michael J. Kochara; children: Lisa (Patrick) George, Richard (Kim) Kochara, Susan (George) Reed, David ...

Mary Ann Moyer

Mary Ann Moyer, 86, Conway, S.C., formerly of Altoona, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. She was the daughter of Frederick and Ruth (Bradley) Jones. On July 16, 1958, she married Richard Moyer, who preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1996. Surviving are her daughter, Theresa Dickson of Conway, S.C.; and sons: Richard Moyer of Altoona, Peter Moyer of Groton, Conn., and William Moyer of Conway, S.C. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.

Joan Elaine Neeley

Joan Elaine Neeley, 74, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth (Kunsman) Piper. She was united in marriage to Carl Neeley for 55 years. Along with her husband, she is survived by children: ...

Russell Eugene Reese

Russell Eugene Reese, 74, Tyrone, died Thursday at Homewood at Martinsburg in the presence of our Lord. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late Leroy “Buggs” and Jean (Corbin) Reese. On July 3, 1970, he married Diane E. (Gingery) Reese, who survives; along with a daughter, Jennifer ...