Herbert Leo Schilling, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away July 31, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William Leo and Margaret (McDermott) Schilling. On July 29, 1972, Herb married his beloved wife, Susan (Long) Schilling. Together, they shared 54 years of ...
Kathleen M. Shutt, 89, Altoona, died Thursday. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Effie Trexler. Surviving are children: Allen Ratchford, Carol Satterfield, Marcy Lee, Bill Jr., Ron, Scott and Stacy; many grandchildren; and a sister, Patti Burk. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sr.; children, Michael Ratchford and Pat Burgmeier; grandchildren, Sammy Shutt and Lauren Balberchak; and three siblings. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the service at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Brown Funeral ...
Catherine F. “Muzzy” (Spidle) Butler, 76, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John M. and Mary L. Spidle. She married Ronald E. Butler Jr. on Sept. 7, 1968, at St. Patrick’s Church, Newry. Surviving ...
David W. Kurtz, 84, of Bellwood, died July 27, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul and Beth (Williams) Kurtz. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Saddie K. Kurtz; three daughters: Stella K. (Mike) Evans of Minneapolis, ...
George H. McClellan Sr., 87, of Tyrone, died Saturday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. He was born in Tyrone, the son of the late Alton and Susie (Laird) McClellan. On July 29, 1961, he married Nancy Simondale, who survives in Tyrone. Also surviving are children: daughters: Patricia (Jesse) Laird, Kaye N. (Bradley) Moore, Tammy McClellan and Deb (Stephen) Patton; and son, George H. McClellan Jr.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. George was the last of his immediate family. He was a 1959 graduate of Tyrone High School, and after various jobs, ...
Ricky E. “Rick” Russell, 73, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Grant E. and Vivian E. “Erma” (Fife) Russell. Surviving are sons, Jared Russell (Angell) of Land O Lakes, Fla., and Christopher Russell of Madison, Wis.; and their mother, Pam Russell; grandchildren, Rosalie and Reid Russell; and sisters, Melinda “Mindy” Johnston (Daren) of Penn Run and Beth A. Bowman (Sam) of Williamsburg. A private Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at Fink & Stone Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery, ...
