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Wayne F. Gallagher

Wayne F. Gallagher, 82, Ashville, passed away July 13, 2026, at home with family by his side. Surviving are his wife, Dora; five children; several grandchildren; and extended family members. He was the owner/operator of Gallagher Cleaning for more than 30 years. Wayne loved to travel and enjoyed going on long drives to admire the countryside. Friends will be received from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville. A memorial service will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the funeral home ...

Georgia C. Kuhn

Georgia C. Kuhn, 81, of Altoona, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Henry and A. Margaret (Irvine) Foster. Georgia is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Terza and her husband, Joe, of Altoona; her son, Christian Kuhn and his wife, Phikoolta, of Ewing, N.J.; and her two beloved grandsons, Joshua and Caleb Terza, who brought her great joy. She earned her master’s degree from Clarion University and dedicated her career to education and learning. In the early 1970s, she taught art at Hollidaysburg Area High ...

John G. Phillips

John G. Phillips, 87, of Hollidaysburg, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born March 17, 1939, son of the late James H. and Shirley (Burket) Phillips. He was preceded in death by twin infant sisters; and his brothers: Fred, JoAndy, James, Marl Goodling and S. Bill Phillips. At request of the deceased, no services will be held. Inurnment will be at St. Paul’s UCC Church Cemetery, Russellville. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.

Michael I. Steward

Michael I. Steward, 80, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Friday at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was the son of the late Clarence and Winifred (Kennedy) Steward. He married Betsy (Brumbaugh) Steward on Oct. 26, 1963. Family and close friends will be received on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service at Fink & Stone Funeral Home in Woodbury, Dave Cunningham officiating. Interment will be at Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.

Ada Catherine ‘Susie’ Tiesi

Ada Catherine “Susie” Tiesi, 92, of Houtzdale, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Graystone Manor of Altoona. Born on Feb. 26, 1934, in Rosebud, Coalport, RD, she was the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Mazenko) Cusick. On Feb. 14, 1953, she married Francis M. “Mad” Tiesi. He ...

Steven C. Meiser

Steven C. Meiser, 67, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born July 30, 1959, in Roaring Spring, son of the late William G. Sr. and Ida S. (Weyandt) Meiser. He married Pam Sandrus on August 18, 1990. Surviving are his wife; ...