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Marjorie Eva ‘Marge’ McMasters

Marjorie Eva “Marge” McMasters, 82, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Evans Sr. and Ruth N. (Diehl) Hite. Marge was twice married: in 1970 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Altoona, she married Ronald R. Hofmann, who preceded her in death in 1985; and on Oct. 21, 1995, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Altoona, she married Robert F. McMasters, who preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2021. Surviving are a brother, William E. Hite, of Hollidaysburg; three sisters: Patricia L. Neil of Hollidaysburg, Susan J. McManamy ...

Pamela J. Ott

Pamela J. Ott, 65, of Altoona, passed away Monday at Corner View Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Homer and Pauline (Barr) Feather. Surviving are her son, Karl Ott Jr., of Duncansville; Doris Feather, Courtney Feather; and several nieces and nephews. Pam formerly worked as a CNA at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. She enjoyed animals. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Virgil F. Frost

Virgil F. Frost, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Hoven, S.D., son of the late Anthony and Alice (Miles) Frost. He was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Frost; and stepmom, Bernice. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia; son, Levi Frost (Kim) of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; daughter, Rachel Frost-Lynch (Mike) of Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren: Jack, Harper and another on the way; and siblings: Jim, Rich, Paul, Maxine, Colleen, Maureen, Rita and Lila. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Eleanor Baker

Eleanor Baker was called home to be with the Lord on Sept. 8, 2025, at the age of 89. While we mourn her earthly passing, we rejoice in the knowledge that she has entered her eternal reward in the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ. Born June 17, 1936, in Colver, she was the daughter of ...

Lawrence W. ‘Bill’ Dibert Jr.

Lawrence W. “Bill” Dibert Jr., 90, Dysart, died Monday. Born in Altoona, son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Isalbelle Dibert, he was also predeceased by his second wife, Patricia; brothers, James and Daniel; brothers-in-law, “Jug” Wagner and Wes Van Scoyoc; and sister-in-law, Judy. Surviving are children: Pamela, Scott and Michelle; his grandchildren; and siblings: Helen “Sis,” Donald, Linda and Debbie; and Betty Wilkinson, caregiver and friend. Visitation is from 1 until the 2 p.m. service Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Richland Bible Church. Arrangements by Moriconi Funeral Home ...

Marie H. Marshall

Marie H. Marshall, 78, of Patton, passed away Saturday. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Emma (Williams) Crowell. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill W. Marshall, whom she married on Aug. 25, 1967; and a brother, William C. Surviving are children: William (Amber ...