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John R. ‘John John’ Myers Jr.

John R. “John John” Myers Jr., 56, Fallentimber, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John R. Sr. and Deborah A. (Leach) Myers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Edwina. Surviving are his wife, Mariann; children: Travis J., Karissa L., Shaun T., Hanna M. and Paige M., all at home; and grand-children: Sophie, Micah, Paizleigh, Jazzlynn, Zoey and Ivy. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Patton

Robert L. “Bob” Patton, 74, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday surrounded by family. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Alvin “Jack” and Effie (Estep) Patton. On Oct. 10, 1986, in Winchester, Va., he married Betsy (Androski) Patton, who survives. Also surviving is a sister, ...

Betty J. Snyder

Betty J. Snyder, 85, formerly of Bakers Summit, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Clinton and Gladys (Shehans) Merrits. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Snyder; and a brother, George Merrits. Surviving are her children: Connie Cottle, Charles and George Snyder; eight grand­children; and a sister, Connie Clair. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at ...

Mary L. Whysong

Mary L. Whysong, 83, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Stuppio) Gardner. Surviving are her children: Michelle Claycomb (Ross), Stephanie Whysong and Michael Whysong; grandchildren: Brooke, Tyler and Cody; and ...

Barbara P. Albright

Barbara P. Albright, 92, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Garrett, Somerset County, daughter of the late William F. and Mollie I. (Sweeney) Phennicie. Barbara married Neil R. Albright and he preceded her in ...

Lorrie A. Shaw

Lorrie A. Shaw, 57, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Carol (Catherman) Shaw and the late Richard Kenneth Shaw. She was married to Jonathan Johnson, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Carol; two daughters, Sandra ...