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Charlotte P. Ross

Charlotte P. Ross, 92, of Altoona, passed away Sunday. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Robert and Mae (Kensinger) Snare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair H. Ross; a daughter, Sherena Ross; a son, Clair Ross; and sisters, Shirley Isenberg and Marge Waite. Surviving are a daughter, Amy C. Ross; two sons, Allen W. and Terry L.; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Joe Snare. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. ...

Janet M. Shade

Janet M. Shade, 85 of Clearfield, passed away at Penn Highlands-DuBois on Thursday. Born in Clearfield, she was the daughter of William Ernest and Cora E. (Price) Keith. She attended Clearfield Area High School. Janet was Baptist by faith. Janet used her artistic ability as a cake ...

Monsignor Samuel John Tomaselli

Monsignor Samuel John Tomaselli, 92, of Somerset, died Sunday at The Patriot. Born in Portage, he is the son of Samuel and Agnes (Galioto) Tomaselli. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Joseph and Anthony Tomaselli. Surviving are his sister-in-law, Dolores Tomaselli; and ...

Gene Pletcher

Gene Pletcher, 92, Duncansville, passed away Friday. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Abraham and Grace (Klink) Pletcher. He is survived by his children: Mildred, Charlotte, Timothy, Randy and Edward; and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; and children, Karen and Debbie. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be made at Carson Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc.

Iva Marie Walter

Iva Marie Walter of Bellwood passed away peacefully on Friday at Greenwood Village, Lewistown, at the age of 91. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late Frank and Iva (Thomas) Lovell. She married Donald O. Walter on Jan. 24, 1954, in Blandburg. He preceded her in death after 58 years ...

Arlene Ruth Balestino

Arlene Ruth Balestino, 80, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Sherman and Marian (Wilson) Dodson. On Aug. 31, 1968, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona, Arlene ...