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Alberta ‘Bertie’ Holtz

Alberta “Bertie” Holtz, 99, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday. She was born in Patton to late parents, Jacob and Victoria Kielbowick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement; daughter, Denise; grandson, Michael Jr.; sisters, Mary and Frances; and six brothers. Surviving are children, Dianne Litzinger and Donna Kashuk; her grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Stok. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, ...

John P. Hooning III

John P. Hooning III, 91, Willow Street, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday. He was born in Chicago, son of John P. Hooning Jr. and Josephine (Houtsma) Hooning. John is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Willow Street; his son, John E. Hooning (Fayanne) of Evergreen, Colo.; his daughter, ...

David Paul Koytek

David Paul Koytek, 62, of Gallitzin, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Taylor, Pa., to Stanley A. and Mary (Cebula) Koytek. He married the love of his life, Karen, on Oct. 4, 2003, at St. Ann’s Basilica in Scranton. He is survived ...

George H. McClain

George H. McClain, 70, Altoona, died June 23, 2026. He was born in Gadsden, Ala., the son of the late George and Fannie Bell (McClain) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; a son, Lamar Johnson; and brother, James Bonner. Surviving are children: Dominic Alexander, Katwana Johnson, Danielle Alexander and Christy Elliot; five grandchildren; and a brother, Nathaniel. George was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. A time of fellowship will be held from noon until the 1 p.m. service Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

Boyd Glenn Miller

Boyd Glenn Miller, 88, of Bellwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Ulysses G. and Mae Louise (Glenn) Miller. On May 26, 1961, he married Carol L. Burns in Bellwood, recently celebrating 65 years of marriage. Surviving are his ...

Danielle A. Saylor

Danielle A. Saylor, 54, Manchester, Pa., passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Danberg) Dodd. Danielle graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in education and dedicated her life to caring for and ...