John E. Vicars, 94, of Altoona, passed away Monday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Guy Sr. and Violet (Shirk) Vicars. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Georgia (Gable); two sons, Mark and Russell; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded ...

Esker H. Watkins, 83, Altoona, passed away Nov. 25, 2024, at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in State College, son of the late Raymond and Helen Watkins. Surviving are his loving fiancee, Barbara Crain; two sisters, Virginia Myers and Betty Delozier; and many nieces ...

Catharine E. “Cathy” Wills, 86, of Warminster, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. She was born in Huntingdon, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Persing) Cook. Surviving are her sons, Keith (Roselyn) Wills of Jamison and Craig Wills of Bensalem; ...

Pamela Anne Close, 69, of Allemans, died Saturday. She was born in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Leslie and Lucille Blankenship. Surviving are her husband, C. Zane Close; and a daughter, Amber D. Close of San Diego, Calif. In addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by a ...