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Francisca Peckowych

Francisca Peckowych, 97, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, died Friday. She was born in Argentina, daughter of the late Elias and Miguelina (Kruk) Mondryk. Francisca was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, where she married Nick Peckowych on April 26, 1975. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2015. Surviving are siblings: Terri, Joan, Rose and Anthony; and several nieces and nephews. Private inurnment at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Barbara A. ‘Auffy’ Ramsey

Barbara A. “Auffy” Ramsey, 82, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret E. (Little) Fields. She married Daniel L. Ramsey on Aug. 21, 1965, at the Cathedral of ...

Patrick J. Sloan

Patrick J. Sloan, 88, of Cresson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lilly, he was the son of the late John F. and Nora H. (McDonald) Sloan. Patrick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Jean (Payne) Sloan; and his siblings: ...

Kenneth ‘Gene’ Berkheimer

Kenneth “Gene” Berkheimer, 76, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Kenneth Edward and Alice Ruth Berkheimer. He is survived by four children; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Gene was a U.S. Navy veteran. The family is grateful for the friendship and support Mr. Berkheimer received from those who were closest to him. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Center City Church, 1220 12th Ave., Altoona, followed by a dinner afterward.

Justin K. LaVelle

Justin K. LaVelle, 45, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Kathy (Snare) and the late Lawrence LaVelle. Surviving are his son, Logan; and his mother of Hollidaysburg. Justin graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1999 and Penn State ...

James A. ‘Jim’ Morrison

James A. “Jim” Morrison, 83, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Isabelle (Shaffer) and Alvin E. Morrison, who passed away during the war in 1943. Jim was raised by the late Thomas Murphy. On July 31, 1965, he married Joy ...