The Rev. Donna Jean Wolfinger, 74, formerly of Duncansville, died peacefully on Sunday in Altoona. She was born in Altoona, to the late Raymond and Madaline Wolfinger. A lifelong learner, Donna was a 1969 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from ...
Albert C. Beard Sr., 58, Altoona, died unexpectedly Oct. 8, 2025. He was born in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Lisa; children: Albert Jr.(Shannon), Alex (Angela), Anthony (Samantha), Adam (Tiffany), Andy (Samuel) and Ashley; numerous grandchildren; and siblings: Monica Ickes, Sheila Hallett and Dennis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail (Rutledge) Lake; a granddaughter, Angela; and a brother, Paul. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at New Life Alliance Church, East Freedom. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services ...
Minerva M. Brannigan, 86, of Altoona, formerly of Ashville, died Tuesday. She was born in St. Augustine to late parents, John “Harry” and Mary (Conrad) Adams. Preceding her in death was her spouse, John “Jack”; infant son, Michael; and siblings: Robert, Patrick, Jack, Wilbert, Eileen Kelly and Margie McCoy. Surviving are her husband, Ronald; children: Paul, Diane and Ronald; siblings, Barbara Klisiewicz, Bill and David Adams; and six grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ashville. Arrangements are by Gibbons-Houser ...
Robin M. Eiche, 92, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Reading, daughter of the late Robert and Elva (Carpenter) Eiche. Surviving are her brother, Steven, in California; and nephew, William. Robin graduated from Altoona High School in 1950 and went on to receive a master’s degree in English from Penn State University. She retired from teaching at Penn State Altoona. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. sorgefuneralhome.com
Irvin Frederick “Fred” Brandt, 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Samuel D. and Virginia (Kane) Brandt. Fred is survived by a sister, DeeDee Brandt; several nieces; a nephew; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Collier; and a brother, Sam Brandt. At Fred’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
Linda E. (Young) Brown, 76, of Duncansville, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marion and Almeda (Kensinger) Young. She married Daniel Brown in 1968. Surviving are her husband of 57 years; a daughter, Stephanie Rhodes-Tittle of Roaring Spring; a grandson, Cody Rhodes; and a sister, Patty Benton. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, and earned an associate’s degree in Management at Parkland College. Linda enjoyed spending time with her grandson. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
