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Cloyd E. ‘Mac’ McMasters

Cloyd E. “Mac” McMasters, 71, Altoona, died Friday at home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Jim and Beverly (McMasters) Settle. He married Rose I. (Saltsgiver) Boston-McMasters on Jan. 31, 1998. Surviving are his wife of 27 years; two children, Melody and Mark; two ...

Albert ‘Unc’ Roth

Albert “Unc” Roth, 95, of Altoona, passed away July 24, 2025. He was born in Braddock, the youngest son of seven, of the late Alexander and Pauline (Herskowitz) Roth. Unc cherished his family and is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and family members from over four generations ...

Marissa Ry-Lee Shultz

Marissa Ry-Lee Shultz, 17, Altoona, died Aug. 6, 2025. Surviving are her parents, Nikkia Beck and Creig Shultz; brothers: Mason and Tyler Shultz, Xander Pounds and Trenton Frye; grandparents: Ricky and Loretta Beck and Bob Shultz. She resided with her aunt, Brittany Beck; and cousins: Sedrick, Kohl and Oliver. She was pre-deceased by grandmothers, Deanna Savino and Bertha Shultz; and her boyfriend, Jayson. Visitation is from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at New Life Alliance Church, East Freedom. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...

Linda F. Stacey

Linda F. Stacey, 74, Altoona, peacefully passed away Monday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Helen Ball. On July 20, 1968, she married Richard Ellis Stacey in Altoona. They shared a loving partnership of 57 years. In addition to ...

Robert E. ‘Bob’ Wedge

Robert E. “Bob” Wedge, 78, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday surrounded by his loving wife of 44 years and his two children. Born in Port Huron, Mich., he was the son of the late Edward W. and Margaret E. (Beckton) Wedge. Surviving are his wife, Debra; son, Matthew (Kourtney), and grandchildren, River and Bee, of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Kelly (Stephen) Deao of Denver, Colo.; brother, Edward W. (Shellie) Wedge of Harlan, Ind.; sister-in-law, Linda of Georgetown, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard W. ...

Carla Melinda Kruis

Carla Melinda Kruis, 61, of Tyrone, formerly of Glasgow, died Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clyde F. Jr. and Lovetta J. (Watson) Kruis. Surviving are brothers, Leslie Kruis and Barry Kruis; and her partner, Greg Maslanik, with whom she lived. She was preceded in death by her parents, a “son,” Joseph Costanzo; and a brother, Larry Kruis. Carla was a 1981 graduate of Glendale High School, had been a Mary Kay Cosmetics saleslady and a personal caregiver. There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.