William Ayden “Will” Stonebraker, 20, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at UPMC Altoona after a sudden, catastrophic medical event. He was born in Roaring Spring, the beloved son of William “Bill” J. Stonebraker and Marie (Lohsl) Stonebraker. Will was preceded in ...
Sylvia Grace “Syl” (Mock) Woods, 84, of Tyrone, died Sunday. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Edward Robert and Fredda Mae (Holsinger) Mock. She married the love of her life, James Anthony Woods, on Oct. 28, 1960. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2021, after sharing 61 years of marriage. Surviving are her three children: Kelly, Todd and Brian; seven grandchildren: Heather, Mike, Missy, Joe, Courtney, Rachel and Dusty James; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sherry Robeson; and her beloved cat, Maggie Mae “Tater.” She was preceded in death by her ...
Wallace L. “Wally” Brubaker, 85, Duncansville, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Nelson and Josephine (Riley) Brubaker. He married Ethel M. Dryburg, who preceded him in death on May 1, 1992. Surviving are six children: Diana Brubaker (Linda) of Altoona, Brenda Mervine (Dave) of Altoona, Christine Eger of Duncansville, Wallace Brubaker Jr. (Sandy) of Duncansville, William “Bill” Brubaker (Carolyn) of Frankstown and Vicki Graham; seven grandchildren: Brittany, Kylie, Shana, William, Cory, Shannon ...
Michael J. “Red” Deyarmin Sr., 56, Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Altoona son of the late Robert and Dolores Deyarmin. He married Karen Shauf who preceded him in death in 2007. Surviving are his son, Michael Jr. (Sierra); grandchildren, Rose and Roland; and a sister, Linda Walter. He was a 1987 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Red was a life member of Allegheny Township Fire Department-Canan Station. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Willis R. “Will” Hockenberry, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday. He was born in Lewistown, son of the late Josephine (Tubbs) Funk and stepfather, Michael Funk. Surviving are children: Eric and Adam Hockenberry and Heather Franell; and grandchildren: Eric, Nicholas, Issac and Sarah. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathaniel; a brother; and a sister. Will was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.
Douglas C. Kelly, 73, Johnstown, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center, Johnstown. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late James A. and M. Frances (Hill) Kelly. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Barbara), of Ithaca, N.Y. Douglas was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired as a clerk for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave. Altoona.
