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Ronald Gene ‘Ron’ Huntsman

Ronald Gene “Ron” Huntsman, 73, of Altoona, died Monday evening, Jan. 12, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Johnstown, a son of the late Joseph R. and Jean S. (Sheldon) Huntsman. He married Genevieve Marie Mills on Oct. 26, 1974. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, ...

Susan A. (Dodson) Lokey

Susan A. (Dodson) Lokey, 79, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Davis) Dodson. Surviving is her husband of 15 years, Rick Lokey. A 1965 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Susan worked at F.L. Smithe Machine Co. Inc. for more than 30 years and retired from UPMC Altoona. The family would like to thank everyone at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center for their great care. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service ...

John G. Patz Jr.

John G. Patz Jr., 92, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Westmont Woods, Johnstown. He was born in Gallitzin, the son of the late John G. and Helena M. (McGuire) Patz. On Nov. 11, 1959, he married Dolores Engelman in Altoona. John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years; four daughters: Pamela Patz and Anita Garhart (Kevin), both of Altoona, and Becky Patz (Mason McCreary) and Melissa King, both of East Freedom; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by eight siblings. John was a 1953 graduate of ...

Joseph J. Robuck Jr.

Joseph J. Robuck Jr., 93, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was the youngest of six sons born to the late Joseph and Anna (Pelikan) Robuck. Joe was the last remaining member of his immediate ...

Lucinda R. Soisson

Lucinda R. Soisson, 97, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday at the Winds of Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. She was born in Loretto, daughter of the late Elwood and Stella (Rudolph) Ivory. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert J. Soisson; son-in-law, James ...

William E. ‘Bill’ Stauffer

William E. “Bill” Stauffer, 75, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Uri H. and Kathryn E. (Opdenhoff) Stauffer. He married Peggy J. Morgan on Jan. 21, 1989, at ...