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Obituaries

Kenneth ‘Mike’ Lashley

Kenneth “Mike” Lashley, 67, of Ebensburg, died Tuesday after battling salmonella poisoning. He was born in Bedford, son of the late Kenneth and Constance (Hershberger) Lashley. Surviving are his wife, Maxine; daughter, Marissa; grandsons: Christopher, Matthew and Isaac; and siblings, ...

Thomas Earl McKinley

Thomas Earl McKinley, 78, of Avon, Ohio, formerly of Altoona, passed away June 22, 2025. He was born and raised in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School, Class of 1964. Surviving are his wife, Rita; daughters, Tracy (Brian) Swayne and Kristin (Rick) Barrett; daughter-in-law, Kellie ...

Thomas Watkins ‘Tom’ Sheriff

Thomas Watkins “Tom” Sheriff, 69, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away June 12, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late Dr. Joseph H. Sheriff and Eileen (Miles) Sheriff. The family moved to Roaring Spring shortly thereafter. Tom enjoyed Little League baseball and was ...

Joseph J. Surma

Joseph J. Surma, 69, of Gallitzin, passed away June 20, 2025. He was born in Warren, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Marion “Sis” (Dashner) Surma. Two brothers, Barry and Michael, preceded him in death. Surviving are a brother, Thomas; sister-in-law, Rue Ann; an aunt, Alice; uncle, Bob; ...