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Duane F. Misiura

Duane F. Misiura, 81, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Lilly, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday. He was born in Cassandra, the son of the late Stanley and Edna (Biglin) Misiura. He married the love of his life, Diane M. Leahey, on Aug. 10, 1974, at St. Brigid’s ...

Elizabeth Anne Andrews

Elizabeth Anne Andrews, 79, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Helen Ieraci Baker. On July 1, 1967, she married Roy K. Andrews in Tyrone. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2019. She is survived by a brother, Ralph (Darlene) Baker; many ...

Sarah ‘Sally’ Bearer

Sarah “Sally” Bearer, 91, Carrolltown, died Tuesday. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Griffith and Vernita Bloom. Sally was also preceded in death by her husband, Benno “Ben”; and six siblings. She is survived by children: Kathy Samay, Benno Jr., Mary Ann Moore and Don “Duck” Bearer; sister, Ann Goodwin; and many randchildren. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home, 146 N. Main St., Carrolltown, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Additional visitation from 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, ...

Shirley A. Beckwith

Shirley A. Beckwith, 92, of Tyrone, passed away Sunday. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Glenn E. Sr. and Edythe (Cherry) Houser. On Oct. 2, 1951, in Cumberland, Md., she married George L. Beckwith who preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1988. She is survived by two children, Georgiana (Joseph) Hartsel and Frederick (Lori) Beckwith; five siblings: Raymond (Cookie), Patricia, Herbert, David and Charles (Bonnie) Houser; four grandchildren: Alexandria Hughes, Jennifer Hartsel and Tyler and Trey Beckwith; and three great-grandchildren: Lex, Ari and Baylee. She was ...

Kathryn L. Clark

Kathryn L. Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Erma (Fisher) Morrison. She is survived by her cherished children: daughter, Tammy; sons, Todd (Betty) Clark and Paul (Delphine) Clark Jr.; sister, Glenda Reeder; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren, all of whom were a great joy in her life. A private funeral service will be held, with family gathering in prayer and remembrance of her life. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

Robert R. Conner Sr.

Robert R. Conner Sr., 66, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard E. Sr. and Eleanor Mae (Taylor) Conner. He married Cindy Jeffers in 1979. Surviving are his wife of 46 years; daughter, Shannon Neeley (Dale); eight grandchildren: William, ...