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Sophia Marie Chyr

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

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 ...

Paul Albert ‘Pat’ Knouse

Paul Albert “Pat” Knouse, 90, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at Celebration Villa, Duncansville. He was born in Lilly, son of the late Paul Joseph and Mary Ann (Wresh) Knouse. Paul married Janet M. Gallice on June 24, 1961, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Janet; and two ...

Mark T. Lechene

Mark T. Lechene, 72, Patton, passed away Tuesday at Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, Hastings. He was born in Warren, Mich., son of the late Leo and Rose Marie (Hoste) Lechene. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Diane (Diehl) Lechene; sons, Craig Lechene in North Carolina; Nathan (Wanda) Lechene of Flinton; Eric (Jennifer) Lechene of Houston, Pa.; Tim (Katie) Lechene of Beaver Falls; grandchildren: Bella, Corbin, Evan, Eli, Owen, Amsey, AJ, Ariana and Oliver. Also surviving are siblings: Louise Lechene in South Carolina, Leon Lechene of Cherry Tree, Kevin Lechene in South ...

Barbara J. Rossi

Barbara J. (Rafacz) Rossi, 76, died Friday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after sustaining serious head injuries in a fall 12 days earlier. She was a gentle, soft-spoken person with a lifelong devotion to her Roman Catholic faith and a commitment to serving humanity. Barbara was ...

W. Scott Weyer

W. Scott Weyer, 86, Duncansville, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard G. and Dorothy (Weibley) Weyer. On July 15, 1961, he married Janet L. Flory in Altoona. They shared 64 years of marriage. In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by a daughter, ...