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Francis E. Gurekovich Jr.

Francis E. Gurekovich Jr., 69, of Tyrone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, after a brief illness. He was married to Darcy Anna (Leidig). Surviving are his loving wife; and beloved daughter, Aubree Anna Gurekovich at home; and five grand­children. He is also survived by his siblings: Michael (Christine) Gurekovich of Tyrone, Patricia (Joseph) Yost of Roaring Spring, Karl (Kimberly) Gurekovich of Tyrone and Karen Gurekovich of Tyrone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Gail Gurekovich; brother, Christopher; and sister, Mary Alice Gurekovich; and ...

Rita L. Kephart

Rita L. Kephart, 86, formerly of Bellwood, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, late Wednesday evening at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, one of 13 children of the late Clarence E. and Vema M. (Shock) Benner. On Oct. 10, ...

Donna M. Lowes

Donna M. Lowes, 87, of Patton, died Monday. She was born in Patton, daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Bush) Gregory. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; an infant son; five brothers; and a sister. Surviving are daughters, Charlene Miko and Paula Puchajda; grandchildren: Richard Lowes, Laurence, Joseph and Nathan Puchajda; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Laurence III, Addison and Quin; and siblings: Bob, Margaret McGlynn, Sarah Gill and Barb Davis. Friends will be received from 10 until the service at noon Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home, 1004 N. Fifth ...

Maebelle (Saltsgiver) Mallery

Maebelle (Saltsgiver) Mallery, 88, of Duncansville, passed away Monday at home. She was born in Glen White, daughter of the late Clifford and Helen (McMullen) Saltsgiver. She married Elwood L. Mallery Sr. in 1953. He preceded her in death in 2020 after sharing 67 years of ...

Suzanne B. McNally

Suzanne B. McNally, 64, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday, with her daughter by her side. She was born in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Ned and Jean (Miller) Shippey. On June 21, 1986, at Memorial Church of the Brethren, she married her soulmate, Steven Michael McNally, who preceded her in death on April 10, 2025. She is survived by her pride and joy, Laura Marie McNally of Martinsburg; a sister, Jill Ringer; and a nephew, Weston Ringer. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., ...

William G. Pearson Sr.

William G. Pearson Sr., 78, Martinsburg, died Tuesday. Born in Williamsburg, son of the late David Sr. and Mary Pearson, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rhonda; an infant sister, Emma; and a brother, David Jr. Surviving are his wife, Karen; children: Amy Flaig, Tina Krajacic, Connie Weber, Leah Kurtz, Glenda Fisher and William Jr.; many grandchildren; and siblings: James, M. Elizabeth, Doris and Lois. Visitation is from 3 until the 6 p.m. service Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Williamsburg Independent Bible Baptist Church. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation ...