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Joseph V. Tittle

Joseph V. Tittle, 87, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday. He was born in East Stroudsburg, a son of the late Joseph and Edna (Hubler) Tittle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith; and a sister, Joanna Reynolds. Surviving are children: Karen Rhodes, Kathy Hann, Joseph Tittle, Kelly Edmiston and Michelle Stevens; several grandchildren; and a brother, Jackie. Joseph was a U.S. Navy veteran. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, Bedford; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in the chapel of the ...

Alice A. Chappell

Alice A. Chappell, 95, of Blue Knob, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at home. She was born April 15, 1930, in Claysburg, daughter of the late Herbert R. and Ada M. (Dively) Walter. On Jan. 7, 1950, in Claysburg, she married Harry H. Chappell. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1994. Surviving is a son, Harry H. Chappell Jr. of Hollidaysburg; a daughter, Peggy Sue Chappell of Blue Knob; and a grandson, Kevin H. Chappell of Hollidaysburg. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Alice was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Claysburg. She was a homemaker and ...

Catherine K. ‘Kathy’ Garland

Catherine K. “Kathy” Garland, 96, of Tyrone, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, surrounded by her family at Graystone Manor. Catherine was born on Aug. 11, 1929, in Prescot, England, to the late Mary (Preston) Box and William Box. Kathy is survived by her loving daughters, Janice (Mark) Endress of Bellwood and Krista (Bob) Peles of Starford; her grandchildren: David (Heather) Endress, Sheri (Ricky) Noonan, Emily Peles, Noah Peles, Leeah Peles, Allison Peles, Christopher (Jennifer) Garland, Ryan (Tarrah) Garland and Megan Garland; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 ...

Susan J. Geist

Susan J. Geist died Sept. 13, 2025, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. Susan is the daughter of the late Robert Raihl and Levella Waltz. She married William R. “Bill” Geist on Feb. 2, 1976, in Altoona. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Hanna Geist and Angellina Geist; three sons; Douglas, William and Alan; four brothers: Jimmy, Jerry, David and Raymond; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Bobby, Randolph and Donald; and a sister, Linda. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. ...

W. Dale Holland

W. Dale Holland, 69, Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Evelyn (Blackie) Holland. He married Jayne Condron on Jan. 22, 1982, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Jayne; his son, Jeff Holland (Rebecca) of ...

Charlotte (Brown) de Lissovoy

Charlotte (Brown) de Lissovoy, 91, peacefully passed away Sunday. She was born, along with her “wombmate” and beloved twin, Joan Cahow, in Altoona. The Brown twins enjoyed a childhood filled with family, homemade everything from scratch, loving parents and lifelong lessons as the country ...