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Jeanne M. Traficante

Jeanne M. Traficante, 95, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Francis and Viola (Baronner) Benton. She married Richard D. Traficante, who preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2009. Jeanne is ...

Eleanor (Wolfhope) Wrye

Eleanor (Wolfhope) Wrye, 99, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. For the past two years, she resided at Colonial Courtyard of Tyrone. Eleanor was born in Frankstown Township, Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Stephen L. and Martha E. (Fisher) Wolfhope. Eleanor grew ...

Theresa Mary Byrnes

Theresa Mary Byrnes, 87, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday. She was born in Lilly, daughter of the late John J. and Anna V. (Mericsko) Obester. Theresa was preceded in death by her sisters, Agnes and Mary. Surviving are her sister, Dr. Dorothy Obester of Lilly; her husband, ...

Lenora Benson

Lenora Benson, 102, formerly of Duncansville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born in Foot of Ten, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Lenora (Hicks) Grove. She married Paul R. Benson Sr. on Aug. 19, 1941, at Grace Lutheran Church in Bedford. He preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1973. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pauline McCall; and five siblings: Frank Grove Sr., Oliver Kirth Grove, John Grove, Wilma Foor and Marian Eckard. Surviving are three sons: Edward (Dorie), Donald (Beverly) and ...

Cheryl Lynn Dennis

Cheryl Lynn Dennis, 52, of Pittsburgh, passed away June 23, 2026. The most lit celebration of life ever will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 15 Wible Run Road, Pittsburgh. Please wear colorful attire.

Susan D. (Stotler) Hockenberry

Susan D. (Stotler) Hocken­berry, 72, of Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma Stotler. Susan married Terry Hocken­berry Sr. on June 28, 1975. They were blessed with 41 years together, until his passing on ...