Robert E. Petrie, 87, Duncansville, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Foreman) Petrie. Surviving are his children: Cathy Smith, Robert Jr. and Dennis; grandchildren: Jason, Justin, Jennifer Smith, Jared, Kelly Wardle, Adam and Joshua; and 25 ...

Sister Delores Platko, CSFN, 92, a member of the Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 72 years, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. A native of Spangler, Sister Delores was a teacher in parish schools in Michigan and Pennsylvania. She later held positions at Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, ...

Donald R. Smithmyer Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Nellie (McMullen) Smithmyer. He married Mary Wills on Sept. 1, 1955. He and his wife relocated to Sebastian, Fla., and resided ...

Kathryn T. Strohman, 78, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday. She was born in Bradford, daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Kane) Gatesman. On April 15, 1968, she married James W. “Jim” Strohman, and he preceded her death on March 11, 2009. Surviving are her children: James W. II, Ryan A. and ...