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Suzanne E. Hatch

Suzanne E. Hatch, 88, of Bellwood, passed away unexpectedly at her home on New Year’s Eve with family at her side. She was born in Altoona to the late James and Katharyne (Sell) Boland. She is survived by her children: Eileen Williams (Gary), Randy Hatch (Judy) and Dave Hatch (Sherry); ...

The Rev. Ambrose Kenneth Phillips TOR

The Rev. Ambrose Kenneth Phillips TOR, 80, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception, USA, died Friday in Altoona. Father Ambrose was born in Barnesboro, the child of Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Panaro). He was given the name Kenneth at ...

Doris Van Voorhees

Doris Van Voorhees, 83, of Flinton, passed away at home on Monday, Dec 15, 2025. She was born in Long Beach, Calif., daughter of the late John and Virginia (Shaff) Davison. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Roger Van Voorhees; daughter, Cathy Bell; sons: Rex and Roy Hartman and ...

Teresa L. ‘Terri’ Weakland

Teresa L. “Terri” Weakland, 68, of Altoona, died late Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Arline (Grimminger) Leberfinger and the late Robert Leberfinger. She married Henry “Pete” Weakland on July 9, 1977, in Altoona. Surviving is her husband, ...

Linda Faye Bonsell

Linda Faye Bonsell, 79, Tyrone, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leonard and Faye (Focht) Crust. On Aug. 21, 1991, she married Clair Bonsell, who preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2021. Surviving are her daughter, Denise (Mark) Sprankle; five siblings: ...

Donald G. ‘Don’ Knarr

Donald G. “Don” Knarr, 79, Martinsburg, died Tuesday. He was born in Punxsutawney, son of Harry and Margaret (McAninch) Knarr. On Feb. 24, 2023, he married Kathryn (Steele), who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Brian and Brad; stepchildren: Eric, Heather, Joshua and Rachel; and an aunt, Evelyn. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Dale and Barbara. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Puzzletown Road Bible Church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.