Karen M. Balsley, 68, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in Miami, Fla.; a daughter of Jack Liszka and the late Betty Liszka. She was united in marriage to David Balsley in Rockville, Md. Along with her husband, she is survived by children, Megan ...
Lewis Byron Brubaker, 78, of Roaring Spring, went to his Lord and Savior on Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Harry L. and Velma E. (Shoop) Brubaker. On June 15, 1968, at Martinsburg ...
Dr. Joseph R. Castagnola, of Southport, N.C., passed away Sunday, at the age of 75. Dr. Castagnola was a son of the late Joseph J. Castagnola and Susan Castagnola. He devoted his career to education, beginning in 1972 and serving for more than four decades before retiring as a school ...
Cathy S. Clark 70, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Duane and Adelene (Musselman) Ebersole. Surviving are children, Jennifer Kephart (Damon) and James Clark; grandchildren: Alyssa, Damon, Corey and Liam Kephart, and Christopher Detwiler; and a brother, Wayne Ebersole of Claysburg. Cathy was a 1973 graduate of Northern Bedford High School and worked at Homewood Living Martinsburg for over 20 years. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Fink and Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.
David A. Cyran, 64, Portage, died Wednesday. He was born in Johnstown, the son of Joseph Jr. and Ann (Maskovyak) Cyran. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Teresa Cyran; and sister-in-law, Karen Cyran. Surviving are his wife, Susan; son, Derek; brothers, Joseph “Jody” Cyran III and Robert Cyran. Dave was supported by his mother-in-law, Jean; and Susan’s brothers, John, Bart and Stephen; and sisters: Peggy, Crissy and Brenda and their families. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Serenko-Claar Funeral Home, PC, Portage. A funeral Mass will be ...
Linda L. (Barry) Daugherty, 88, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Helen (Fleck) Barry. She married James Daugherty, who preceded her in death in 2006 after sharing 42 years of marriage. Surviving are two ...
