John Paul Kopp, 61, of Eight Four, Pa., formerly of Dysart, passed away peacefully on Saturday. John was born in Spangler and was the beloved son of the late Paul and Helen Kopp. A proud veteran, John served his country in the United States Navy before continuing his education and graduating ...
Carie L. Lightner, 56, of Imler, passed away Sept. 23, 2026. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of Paul and the late Donna (Musselman) Lightner. She is survived by her fiance, Terry Weyant; her father, Paul, and his companion Mary Imler; sister, Christy Feathers (Joe); and nephews, Jacob and Ethan Feathers. Carie was a 1988 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and a member of Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed fishing, the Steelers and other sports. At Carie’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation ...
Michael Steven Peoples, 62, of Coalport, passed away Saturday. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late Roy C. Peoples and Linda L. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his brother, James (Sue) Peoples; and stepsiblings, Diana (Kirk) Nelson-Winchell and William Nelson Jr. Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mary and Carl Peoples, who raised him; and his maternal grandparents, Virginia and James Smith. Friends will be received from 3 until the 5 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., Gallitzin.
Ian K. Ulrich, 14, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, a son of Kristopher H. and Jamie M. (Snouffer) Ulrich. Ian is survived by his parents; his siblings: Quinten (Morgan) and Gavin Ulrich, Dustin (Kilee) ...
Roger L. Van Voorhees, 85, of Flinton, passed away Saturday, Sept 26, 2026. He was born in Beloit, Wis., son of the late Kenneth and Ellen Van Voorhees. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; and his brother, David. Roger is survived by his children: Darrell and Ken Van Voorhees and Cathy, Rex and Roy Hartman; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters, Beverly South and Darlene Clark. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. sorgefuneralhome.com
Judith Ann (Grazier) Duey, 86, of Tyrone, died Sept. 16, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was a daughter of the late Bernard J. and Ethel (Brown) Grazier. Judith married William E. Duey on Dec. 31, 1960. She is survived by her husband; a sister, Mary Catherine ...
