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Alice L. Wilson

Alice L. Wilson, 84, a resident of Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab, Altoona, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William W. and Elizabeth E. (Rossiter) Davis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerome L. Wilson; stepson, Jerome “Blair” Wilson; ...

Helen Ehgartner

Helen Ehgartner, 68, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona to Drex and Teresa (Brennan) McCall. In addition to her parents, Helen is survived by the love of her life, David Ehgartner, whom she married on June 8, ...

Gerald Lee Friday

Gerald Lee Friday, 85, formerly of Tyrone, died Wednesday in King, N.C. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Oliver and Gladys M. (Fink) Friday. He was married to Susan L. (Wise) Friday. Surviving are his wife, Susan; and children: Donna Keefauver, Melinda Friday and Patricia Trout; ...

Donna L. Hankinson

Donna L. Hankinson, 87, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, the only child of the late Geroge Harry and Louise (Gregg) Alcott. She married Richard Thomas Hankinson on June 20, 1959, at South Altoona Baptist Church, with Pastor Art Scott officiating. ...

Jane L. Koury

Jane L. Koury, 97, died Tuesday evening at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home of natural causes. She was born in Oil City, daughter of the late John and Lillian (Neidel) Grant. Jane married George Koury in December 1954. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1979. Surviving are her two sons, ...

Michele ‘Shellie’ (Wyant) McCormick

Michele “Shellie” (Wyant) McCormick, 53, of Imler, passed away Wednesday at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Harold P. and Helen (Casciotti) Wyant. She married Gerald McCormick Jr. on Aug. 7, 1993. Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Jerry; her beloved dog, Yogi; her sister, Tricia Warmath (Doug) of Roaring Spring; aunts; and her in-laws. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Shellie enjoyed the simple life of being a homemaker. She loved nature, enjoyed watching movies and spending time with her ...