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William D. Merritts

William D. Merritts, 82, formerly of Revloc, passed away Aug. 4, 2025, in Yountville, Calif. He was born in Johns­town, son of the late William M. and Anne (Yonko) Merritts. Surviving are brothers: George of Revloc, Peter of Greensburg and Jack (Victoria) of Lakewood, Colo.; and niece and ...

Elizabeth Ann DeCriscio

Elizabeth Ann DeCriscio, 43, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Leland and Carol (Reese) Nolan. On April 24, 2009, she was united in marriage to James DeCriscio. Along with her parents and husband of 16 years, she is survived by a son, ...

Alan Ross Drenning

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Ross Drenning, 80, of Woodbury, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. A beloved family member, mentor and friend, he will be sorely missed. Born in Waterfall, Alan was the son of the late R. Fred and Madeline L. (Sheeder) Drenning. He ...

John D. ‘Denny’ ‘Big D’ Kreshalk Sr.

John D. “Denny” “Big D” Kreshalk Sr., 81, Cresson, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was a son of the late Metro J. and Isabel (Varelotte) Kreshalk. Also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Kreshalk. Surviving are his loving wife, Sally J. (Thomas) Kreshalk; children: ...

Stanley R. ‘Pete’ McCully

Stanley R. “Pete” McCully, 83, of Fallentimber, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Monday. He was born in Irvona, son of the late Lloyd Stanley and Georgie Mae (Oakman) McCully. On April 1, 1967, he married his bride of 52 years, Vicki (Miller), of Hollentown. She preceded him in death in 2019. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Alice Mae Schellhammer, Betty Jane Rogers and Jack McCully. Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie Noel, of Irvona; granddaughters, Paige Spangle (Scott) and Madison Noel; great-grandchildren, Noah and Cameron Spangle; and ...

Debra Ann McElheny

Debra Ann McElheny, 71, of Blandburg, died Tuesday. Born in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Pete and C. June (Patterson) Stefancik. Surviving are her husband,John; a son, Shawn; a daughter, Kelly Jo Dotts; grandsons, Theoren and Braylon; a sister, PatriciaFrank; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at McQuown FuneralHome, Glasgow, with a vigil service held during the evening visitation. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Frugality.