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Rhoda Z. Lechner

Rhoda Z. Lechner, 90, of Bellwood, died Friday afternoon at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Roberta May (Mills) McCloskey. On Sept. 24, 1958, she married Carl M. Lechner in Greenwood. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2012. Surviving are her three children: Carl M. Jr. (Deb) and Robert S. (Brenda), both of Bellwood, and Tiffany (Rusty) Koelle of Altoona; three grandchildren: Chelsea Kleinfelter, Ashley Shamus and Sydney Albert; four great-grandchildren: Brynlee, Briar, Crew and Boden; and her two ...

Shirley A. Mock

Shirley A. Mock, 90, of Osterburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Roy and Florence (Weyandt) Berkey. She married William D. Mock on May 25, 1953, in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are her husband, William, of Osterburg; children: Duane Mock (Judy) of ...

Barry O. Yingling

Barry O. Yingling, 72, of Claysburg, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Lloyd and Gladys (Dodson) Yingling. He married Jeanne Thompson on Jan. 29, 1971, in Claysburg. Surviving are his wife; children: Katherine Burket and Julie Walter (John), ...

Brian M. Claycomb

Brian M. Claycomb, 53, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after a long battle with cancer. Born in Roaring Spring, he was the son of Sharon Claycomb. Brian is survived by his wife, Anita; his mother, Sharon; a daughter, Amber Gisewhite; sons, Tyler Claycomb and Brandon Colbert; 10 grandchildren; stepdaughters: Alexis Ramirez, Jordyn Kelly and Mikayla Billotte; along with other extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.

Peggy A. Henry

Peggy A. Henry 79, of Pinellas, Fla., passed away Friday while visiting family in Martinsburg. She was born in Baltimore, Md., a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Treese. Surviving are her children: Bill Henry, Melissa Farris (Stacy), Scott Henry and Shawn Henry; grandchildren: Ashley, Hannah, Ian, Bradley and Orion; and great-grandchildren: Kassidy, Isiah, Nolan, Liabella and Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; and a sister, Eleanor Bryson. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and ...

William R. ‘Bill’ Pounds

William R. “Bill” Pounds, 81, Duncansville, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph Sr. and Catherine (Bell) Pounds. He married Barbara Ann (Conner) McCann on June 28, 1980, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Altoona. Surviving are his ...