Franklin Earl Reed Sr., 65, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Franklin Eugene Reed Sr. and Janet Louise Reed. Frank graduated from Altoona Area High School and Vo-Tech, where he studied ...
Kathy E. “Kath” Wilfong, 74, of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday after an extended illness at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Bradie E. and Sara E. (Bowers) Emeigh. She married Bill L. Wilfong on May 8, ...
Brian K. Bender, 59, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Saturday at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, the son of Clyde and Donna (Bragg) Bender. Surviving are his parents; a daughter, Paige Bender, and her fiance, Braden Shultz; a ...
Mary Ann Brubaker, 87, Duncansville, died Tuesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert A. Jr. and Elizabeth A. (Rossman) Hilton. She married James L. Brubaker on April 10, 1957, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Jan. ...
Sophia Marie Chyr, 14, of Lilly, passed away Sunday. She was born in Lewistown, the daughter of Joseph and Charina (Myers) Chyr. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandmother, Gloria Jean Myers; and paternal grandfather, Joseph M. Chyr Sr. Surviving are her parents; brothers, Isaiah Joseph and Elijah Michael; maternal grandfather, Earl Myers; paternal grandmother, Leslie Chyr; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., Gallitzin, with a service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may ...
Ronald D. Ferreri, 77, of Waldwick, N.J., formerly of Altoona, died Oct. 26, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia, a son of the late Leonard and Virginia (Borynak) Ferreri. On Oct. 4, 1986, he married Carla L. Culp at the Penn State Altoona Chapel. Ron is survived by his wife; a son, Ronnie ...
