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Gerald A. ‘Allen’ Hughes Jr.

Gerald A. “Allen” Hughes Jr., 54, of Altoona, passed away Aug. 29, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Gerald A. Hughes (Bonnie) Sr. and the late Elaine (Slates) Hughes. He is survived by his three sons: Justin Lang, Jarod Hughes and ...

Ronald Kirkpatrick

Ronald Kirkpatrick, 82, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late George and Marian (Foust) Kirkpatrick. Ronald was twice married: first to Ruth McNelis in April 1964, and later to Sandra Boggs in February 1990. In addition to his ...

Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Beam Jr.

Theodore A. “Ted” Beam Jr., 73, of Altoona, passed away on Thursday at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, following a courageous battle with heart disease. He was born in Altoona, oldest child of the late Theodore A. “Ted” Beam Sr. and the late Georgia “Louise” (Winters) Beam. On ...

Janet K. (Straney) Curran

Janet K. (Straney) Curran, 79, of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in Homestead, the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Herbert) Straney. She was married to John “Paul” Curran. She was previously married to Addison Dillig Jr. He ...

Rodney R. ‘Rod’ David

Rodney R. “Rod” David, 72, Bellwood, passed away on Friday at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ray N. David and Helen E. (Walters) David. He is survived by his mother; daughters, Nicole (Michael) Leshok of Sykesville and Christina ...

Mark F. Moyer

Mark F. Moyer, 69, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of David R Moyer Sr., and Velma (Leighty) Moyer, who preceded him in death. On July 11, 1981, he married Kim (Grathwohl) in Roaring Spring. They recently celebrated 44 years of marriage. ...