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James R. ‘Jimmy’ Shelow Jr.

James R. “Jimmy” Shelow Jr., 53, Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, a son of Pattie Markley and the late James Shelow Sr.; and stepfather, Robert Harpster. Surviving are his fiancee, Nicole Conway, and her daughter, Bella; his mother and her partner, Phillip; brother, Kris; nieces, Grace and Julia; stepsister, Barbara Harpster; and stepbrother, Tom Harpster. Friends will be received from 1 until the 3 p.m. memorial service Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at The American Legion Social Hall, 1501 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg. Cremation services by Sorge Funeral Home & ...

Judy Ann (Weaver) Wise

Judy Ann (Weaver) Wise, 80, of Duncansville, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilbur Sr. and Virginia (Walters) Weaver. Surviving are her husband, John “Jack” Wise; children, Paula Leach-Warner and Andrew (Joyce); grandchildren: Vincent, David and Livia; siblings: Diane Schneider, Carolyn Weaver, Wilbur Jr., Donald, Terry and Melvin; and niece, Rhonda Sanker. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Mosel. Judy was a 1963 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. Cremation services by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Ronald A. Wright

Ronald A. Wright, 70, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Philadelphia, the son of Janet Wright. He is survived by his wife, Donna; and a sister, Debbie. Ronald served in the U.S. Army. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Duane E. ‘Dewey’ Adams

Duane E. “Dewey” Adams, 78, of Logan Township, died Sunday, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Loyall C. and Betty J. (Snyder) Adams. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane L. Carothers; and their children, Ian R. Adams and Sarah Adams; his ...

Robert J. Allen

Robert J. Allen, 94, Hollidaysburg, died Dec. 21, 2025. He was a son of the late George and Anna (Matty) Allen. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; four children: Georgette Anspach, Michele Brown, Crista Coleman and Bob Allen; sisters, Anna Mae Millard and Helen Leach; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, George; and grandson, Dylan. Bob was a Korean War veteran and a retired PA State Police Officer. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & ...

Philip M. ‘Skillet’ Dellinger

Philip M. “Skillet” Dellinger, 86, Duncansville, passed away Saturday afternoon at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, after an extended illness. He was born in Queen, son of the late Harry and Gladys (Claar) Dellinger. On Oct. 31, 1964, he married Sue Forsht at Hicks ...