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Richard ‘Dick’ ‘Butch’ Johnson

Richard “Dick” “Butch” Johnson, 79, of Altoona, passed away March 14, 2026. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Eighteenth St. Community Church, 1416 18th St., Altoona. For additional information contact The Rev. Paul Johnson, 814-207-4158.

Michael J. Malligan

Michael J. Malligan, 79, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at his residence with his wife by his side. On June 30, 1979, he married the former Mary McCreery in Altoona. Together, they shared 47 years of marriage, and Mike often said Mary was not only his wife, but his best friend. ...

Glenn H. Mock Jr.

Glenn H. Mock Jr., 72, of Altoona passed away Monday at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Glenn H. Mock Sr. and Mary (Fink) Kopilchak. He married Sonya Logan in 1984. Surviving are his wife of 42 years; two daughters, Lorie Pentz (Joshua) in AL and Alexis ...

John Donald ‘Jack’ Bost

John Donald “Jack” Bost, 73, of Lilly, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Margie Bost. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Christopher J. Bost; sister, Betty Pikel; brother-in-law, Paul; and father-in-law, ...

Connie Mae Houck

Connie Mae Houck, 76, of Lakemont, passed away Jan. 8, 2026. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service will immediately follow at noon.

Paul C. Seymour Jr.

Paul C. Seymour Jr., 51, Gallitzin, passed away Sunday. He was born in Lancaster. Surviving are his parents, Paul C. Seymour Sr. and Edna Watt; stepfather, John Watt; sister, Cyndi Michaels; stepbrother, William Watt; and stepsister, Jeniene Behe. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clair and Mary Seymour and Doug and Dorothy Robinson; an uncle, Sam George; and his nephew, Johnathan “Johnny” Watt. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Watt Homestead, 354 Watt Road, Ashville. Arrangements are by Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, Ashville.