Barbara A. Hornung, of Altoona, passed away peacefully after a long illness at the age of 95 at the Winds of Mattern Orchard, where she had been a resident for nine years. She was born May 15, 1930, to Rita C. (Smithe) and Charles William Sengstaken and grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y. She ...
Donna Louise Lipsitt, 90, formerly of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Clair and Edith (Chase) Lego. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 69.5 years, Harry Lipsitt; children: David (Rose), Bruce (Linda), Mark and Eric ...
Mary T. Merritts, 76, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Stewart M. Sr. and Ruth C. (Baker) Merritts. She is survived by three siblings: Stewart M. Merritts Jr. and wife, ...
Timothy W. “Tim” Metzler, 71, of Williamsburg, died Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Erma (Bice) Ackerman. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Don Ackerman; and twin brother, Jim Metzler. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; daughters: Missy Ross, Becky Whitfield and Christy Neri; seven grandchildren; a sister, Dena Litzinger; and his dog, Izzy. Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. service Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.
Jennifer Lucia Nichols, 41, of San Antonio, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, after a tragic car accident. She was born in Altoona to Margaret Weyant of Sugarland, Texas, and Manny Nichols of Altoona. Margaret’s spouse, Mick Aguilar, and Manny’s ...
James E. Wheland, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Bellefonte, son of the late Merle W. and Ruth L. (Lykens) Wheland. James was a Class of 1962 graduate of State College High School and served his country as a member of ...
