Richard J. “Dick” Ryan, 79, of Altoona, passed away Sept. 30, 2024, in Florida. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph H. and Audrey M. (Sanders) Ryan. Dick was twice married: first to Karen (Rabish), who preceded him in death, and on Oct. 2, 2002, he married Cindy K. Biddle in ...

Nell Baran, 100, of Portage, passed away Sunday. She was born at home, daughter of the late William and Rose (Kosmoski) Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sr.; a son, John “Jay” Jr.; six siblings; two infant brothers; and best friend and neighbor, Ann Ramus. Surviving are ...

Chester W. Deremer, 77, Altoona, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at his residence. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at ...

Scarlett Rae Dick and Amelia Rose Dick, twin infant daughters of Alizza R. Hayward and Branden L. Dick, went to Heaven to be with their Gram Hockenberry on Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. Surviving are their parents, Alizza and Branden; a sister, Ava Rose Dick; maternal grandparents, ...