Linda Glass Payne, 66, formerly of Houtzdale, died Nov. 2, 2025. She was born in Lockport, N.Y., daughter of the late Louis “Bud” and Mildred Coleman. Surviving are her husband, John; children: Angel Westover, Shannon Brooks, Sheena Jordan and Slade Glass; many grandchildren; and brothers, ...

L. Scott Sharpless, 58, of Sandy Ridge, died Friday. He was born in Philipsburg, the son of Sheldon Sharpless and the late Rhelda (Tormey) Hummel. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer; daughters, Hannah Sharpless and Lara Quick; siblings, Sharon Glasgow and Timothy Sharpless; nieces, Emily Roney ...

Thomas D. “Tom” Taylor, 73, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona after a long illness. He was born in Wilmington, Del., son of the late David R. and Joann C. (Carlin) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Diane; three sisters: Kathy Casey, Carol Taylor and Anne Hudson; and several ...

Ray D. Sell Jr., 89, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Ray was born in Altoona, son of the late Ray D. and Cleda (Tyler) Sell Sr. He married Gretchen Wills on Aug. 3, 1957, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 2021. He is survived by two daughters, Gail ...