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Darrel L. Bathurst

Darrel L. Bathurst, 84, of Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, 2025, at Graystone Manor, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Walter and Adeline Bathurst. Surviving are three children: daughter, Leslie Burkey (Jim); son, Timothy (Lori); and daughter, Crystal ...

Robert Wray ‘Ramos’ Beichler

Robert Wray “Ramos” Beichler, 84, of Bellwood, died Monday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oscar Wray and Gertrude R. (Young) Beichler. On March 21, 1997, he married Carol A. Fetterman in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife, Carol; his three children: Brenda (Larry) Sullivan in Louisiana, Kenny (Stephanie) Beichler in Mississippi and Dale (Jennifer) Beichler in Florida; three granddaughters: Tara, Paige and Megan; two great-granddaughters, Harper and Evelyn; several stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by ...

Robert A. Brandt

Robert A. Brandt, 61, of Altoona, passed away Monday at home surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Janet Lynch. Surviving is his wife and companion for the past 29 years, Tammie Albright; daughter, Nichole ...

Maurice F. ‘Mick’ ‘Mickey’ Brannan

Maurice F. “Mick” “Mickey” Brannan, 86, of Altoona, died peacefully Sunday evening at Van Zandt VA Medical Center after an extended illness. Mick was born in Johnstown, the son of the late Faber and Rita (Donoughe) Brannan. He graduated from Gallitzin High School. Mick married Mary ...

Frederick Alan Fornwalt

Frederick Alan Fornwalt, 76, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Roy A. and Helen M. (Farabaugh) Fornwalt. On June 15, 1974, Fred married Donna M. Curry. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna, of 51 years; a ...

Donald Wayne Goebel Sr.

Donald Wayne Goebel Sr., 85, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late John F. Goebel Jr. and Naomi (Kelholtz) Goebel. He is survived by a son, Donald Wayne Goebel Jr., of ...