James V. Bertocchi, 99, a longtime resident of Gallitzin, died Jan. 11, 2026, at Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg. He was born in Angolo, Italy, son of the late Giovanni and Emilla (Dovina) Bertocchi. On May 15, 1954, he married Josephine M. Fucina at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in ...
James H. Bowser Sr., 87, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Mearl and Lilly (Sleek) Bowser. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose presence brought warmth to ...
Carol Ann Hollen, 85, of Northfield, Minn., formerly of Ramsey and Oakland, N.J., passed away peacefully the evening of Jan. 2, 2026. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clifton and Alverta (Burkholder) Hollen. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brothers: Darl, Gary ...
Mindy A. McGahan, 38, Baltimore, Md., formerly of Altoona, battled a long illness before God called her home on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Surviving are two sons, Bently and Jarrard; two sisters, Nicole and Annette; her mother, Terri Nuttall; and her father and his family. Mindy liked to ...
James Bryan “Jamey” Miller, 86, of Mount Wolf, Pa., passed away Jan. 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at WellSpan York Hospital. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Arthur and Charlotte (Wood) Miller. Jamey married Geebie (Nohaile) Miller. The couple celebrated their 66th ...
Myra Sue Simmers, 89, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning at Hilltop Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James Arthur and Marilla Elizabeth (Rudasill) Nevel. She was twice married: first to George A. Lynch, then to Arkie V. Simmers, both of whom preceded her in death. Surviving are four children: son, James A. Lynch (Lori) of York; son, Allen L. Lynch (Carmie) of Brackenridge; daughter, Brenda L. Himes (Bill) of Bellwood; and son, Arkie V. Simmers Jr. (Wendy) of Elizabethville; six grandchildren: ...
