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Richard ‘Dick’ Saylor

Richard “Dick” Saylor, 94, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herbert and Juletta (Kimmen) Saylor. Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marcia O’Donnell, who passed away 10 years ago; ...

Sheldon Henry Weaver

Sheldon Henry Weaver, 66, of Woodbury, passed away suddenly on Monday, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late S. Gerald and Lois C. (Hess) Weaver. Surviving are his daughter, Shannon Weaver (Daniel) of Duncansville; son, Sheldon Grant ...

Joan M. Detterbeck

Joan M. Detterbeck, 95, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at Presbyterian Village of Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald J. and Wilda (Brumbaugh) Kimes. She was twice married: first to Walter Gampe in 1952, and later to George V. Detterbeck in 1976, who preceded her in death in 2003. She retired after many years as a hairdresser. Joan enjoyed attending the Puzzletown Road Bible Church. Joan is survived by two sons, Donald J. Gampe of Altoona and Scott A. Gampe (Cindy) of Duncansville; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a ...

Myra Suzanne Forshey

Myra Suzanne Forshey, 84, of Bellwood, died Monday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Bessie (Shade) Rhodes. On Oct. 18, 1958, she married Robert L. “Bob” Forshey in Altoona. He preceded her in death ...

Major Francis J. Hainley

Major Francis J. Hainley, 89, of Altoona, passed away Monday at home after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Howard and Viola Hainley of Altoona. He married the late Donna R. DiRoma on Feb. 28, 1987. Major Hainley served in the United States Air Force for 24 years and was a veteran ...

Christopher E. Itle

Christopher E. Itle, 46, passed away peacefully on Monday in Palliative Care at UPMC Altoona after a life-long battle with Muscular Dystrophy and other health problems. He was born at Altoona Hospital to Edward and Barbara (Myers) Itle. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his ...