John D. Russell, 62, of Flinton, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul R. Sr. and Lois J. (McGeary) Russell. John was twice married; first on July 14, 1986, to Mindy R. Black, who preceded ...
Raymond L. “Ray” Wineland, 76, Martinsburg, died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Betsyann; daughter, Melissa Campbell (Kevin); grandchildren, Ashlan and Derek Thompson; sister, Helen Baker; brothers-in-law: Bret, Bart and Brad Mock; best friend, Herman; and godchild, Amber Shade (Tracey/Jim). Donald Hoover was like a brother; and Tim Laird, like a son. Newborn, Karsyn Rae Heeter (Jenna/Dakota) was also named for Ray. Visitation is from 2 until the 4 p.m. service Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Givler Chapel at Homewood. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...
Nancy (Swope) Buchanan, 99, passed away peacefully after a long illness, at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, where she had been a resident since the spring of 2015. She was the daughter of Marion and George Swope, and lived her entire life in Hollidaysburg, which she loved dearly. Known to all as a warm, kind person with a ready smile and an open heart, she was predeceased by husband, Randy Buchanan, to whom she was married from June 18, 1950, until his death in 2006. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend and is survived by a sister, Marion ...
Terry L. Dennis, 70, Altoona, passed away Aug. 24, 2025. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Thelma Dennis. Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Amy Jo (Sprankle); daughters, Tara Dennis and Jessica Stepp; sons: Dakota Sprankle, Dusty and Kyle Burkhammer; grandchildren: Layla, Allison and Bella; several siblings; and a friend, Julie Burd. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Waybright. Terry served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing games and shopping with his grandchildren. There will be no public services at Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.
Timothy Roger Finney Sr., 72, Osceola Mills, died Wednesday. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Joseph Jr. and Joyce (Olson) Finney. Tim served in the Army National Guard from 1971-77. Surviving are sons: Timothy Jr., Michael and Matthew; grandchildren: Taylor Rydbom, Tessa Berger, Desmond, Aidan, Killian, Dylan and Bella Finney; brothers, Joseph and Dwayne; sisters: Joyce Carnahan, Darlene Cowfer and Shirley Kitko. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale; and from 9 until the 11 a.m. service Tuesday, Sept. 9, ...
Larry William Irvin Sr., 87, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was a son of the late William and Mary (McGuire) Irvin. On May 11, 1962, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Altoona, he was united in marriage to the former Catherine Ann (Stevens) Irvin. Along with his wife of 63 years, he is survived by sons: Scott F. Irvin; Larry W. Irvin Jr., married to LuAnn; and Robert Irvin, married to Karen; grandchildren: Tara Cropsey, Christopher Irvin, Nicholas Irvin, Scott Irvin Jr., Katlin McClure, Benjamin Irvin, Piper Irvin and Brooklynn Irvin; and five ...
