It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Aulburn Lawrence, known as “Bless,” on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, peacefully at his Altoona residence. Born in Dallas, Texas, at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Brandon was the youngest son of Charles and Deborah Lawrence, who ...

Paul Porinchak, beloved retired owner and butcher of Porinchak’s Market, the oldest family-owned store in Portage, passed away peacefully Thursday at home at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnstown, Paul grew up learning the values of hard work, honesty and ...

Stephen Frederick Stahl, 78, of Altoona, passed away March 3, 2026, at UPMC Palliative Care, after a long struggling bout with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frederick and Mary Ellen (Weyandt) Stahl. He was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Alan Stahl. Stephen is ...

James S. Frederick, 77, of Roaring Spring, died Wednesday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Samuel and Mary (Shoop) Frederick. Surviving are his wife, Connie; children: Tracy Little, Becky Light and Joe and James R. Frederick; his grandchildren; and brothers: Robert, Richard and ...