Loreda “Lori” L. Eckert, 87, Martinsburg, died Friday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Kenneth Ellsworth and Marjorie Mae (Pepple) Longenecker. On June 3, 1961, she married Dallas E. Eckert. Surviving are a niece, Kendra; and a great-nephew, Joshua. She was preceded in ...

Robert A. Smith 67, Williamsburg, died Saturday at Maple Winds Rehabilitation, Portage. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jesse Clair and Mary (Richardz) Smith. He is survived by a brother, Terry Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four siblings: Ralph and ...

Paulette Ann Turano, 77, Utahville, died Sunday. She was born Ashtabula, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Betty (Norris) Campbell. Surviving are a daughter, Melissa; two sons, Carl and William; seven grandchildren; and her twin sister, Patricia. She was preceded in death by her husband, ...

Gerald M. “Gerry” Balasco, 95, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Our ...