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Pamela Lynn ‘Pam’ Parisi

Pamela Lynn “Pam” Parisi, 56, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday in Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of William Parisi and the late Karen (Kelley) Parisi. In addition to her mother, Pam was preceded in death by her daughter, Maddy Ollinger; and her son, Thomas ...

Gerald W. ‘Mick’ Seidel

Gerald W. “Mick” Seidel, 95, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Rudolph and Madeline (Pearson) Seidel. Mick married Teresa Brunnhuber on May 24, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving ...

Annette L. ‘Peachy’ (Baird) Danella

Annette L. “Peachy” (Baird) Danella, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2026, in Georgia, after an extended illness. A 1965 graduate of Altoona High School, Annette dedicated many years of service as an inside sales representative for U.S. Food Service (formerly Sky Brothers) before her retirement. Annette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; her parents, John Carl Baird and Sarah Helen Young; her brother, John Carl Baird Jr.; and her sisters, Yvonne Clouser and Nancy Daniels. She leaves behind a legacy of love and family: survived by her sister, Priscilla ...

Wanda Lou (Mattern) Doverspike

Wanda Lou (Mattern) Doverspike, 92, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday. Wanda was raised on her family’s farm outside of Hollidaysburg. She was one of 11 children born to Harry and Winnifred Mattern, who instilled in her a lifelong love of faith, family, ...

Michael P. Di Renzo

Michael P. Di Renzo, 86, of Hollidaysburg, entered into eternal rest on Monday surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Philadelphia to the late Nancy (Corvino) and Michael Di Renzo. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his siblings: Filomena Marie (Michael) Di ...

Leonard E. Kephart

Leonard E. Kephart, 95, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Bigler Township, son of the late Clair and Martha (Graniville) Kephart. Leonard had a brother, Elwood; and three sisters: Betty, Maxine and Shirley. On Oct. 28, 1950, in Philipsburg, he married Peggy Ann Blout, who preceded him in death. They had four children: Ed, Gary, Peggy Sue and Sharon (deceased); seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He worked for 38 years as a cable splicer with Bell of Pennsylvania, Bell Atlantic and Verizon. At ...