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Calvin R. Blontz Jr.

Calvin R. Blontz Jr., 77, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly on Saturday at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Calvin R. and Edna May (Watson) Blontz. On May 23, 1981, he married Eileen C. Kuhn at St. Richard Catholic Church, Blandburg. She preceded him in death on July 2, ...

Harry C. ‘Buss’ Garman

Harry C. “Buss” Garman, 93, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harvey and Helen (Socie) Garman. He married Donna Barndollar, who preceded him in death in 2000 after sharing 49 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Susan White and ...

Duwayne Clair Guelich

Duwayne Clair Guelich, 87, of Clearfield, entered into eternal rest Friday. He was born in Clearfield, a son of the late Clair and Thelma (Carson) Guelich. On Feb. 26, 1983, at West Side United Methodist Church, he married the former Jean Fronk, who survives. Together, they shared 43 years ...

Michael James Mortimer Jr.

Michael James Mortimer Jr., 35, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning after a tragic accident. He was born in Corona, Calif., son of Michael James Mortimer Sr. and Betty (Yerty) Clark. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Todd Clark; wife, Paula Mortimer; three sons: Michael III, Caleb and Benjamin; and siblings: Quentin Clark, Rochell Yerty, Willow Mortimer, Blade Mortimer, Cody McGee and Syndi Hall. Michael worked at Weis Markets. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, ...

Ruth A. Nail

Ruth A. Nail, 80, Tyrone, passed away early Friday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Zimmers) Guerin. She married Edward Thomas Nail in 1964. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 2018. Ruth is survived by four children: Edward T. Nail Jr. ...

Richard M. Soller

Richard M. Soller, 93, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Leonard M. and Lottie (Cassidy) Soller. Richard married Cecile A. Crum on Sept. 17, 1955, in Baltimore, Md. She preceded him in death on Oct. ...