Breaking News

Obituaries

Donna J. Sheasley

Donna J. Sheasley, 85, of Tipton, died early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bethel Township, a daughter of the late Joseph and Glenavee (Sheaffer) Mansfield. On June 13, 1959, she married Dale E. Sheasley in Bethel Township. Donna is survived by her husband; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann. She was preceded in death by her sons, Douglas and Donald; a great-grandchild; and sister, Bernice J. Keller. Donna was a member of Grazierville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, taking pictures ...

Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas

Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas, 94, of State College, passed away peacefully on Saturday, in State College. She was born in Altoona, beloved daughter of the late Joseph H. Orr Sr. and Naomi (Humphries) Orr. On Dec. 15, 1951, Ann married the love of her life, E. Philip DeHaas. Together they shared ...

Richard Nelson ‘Rick’ Keller

Richard Nelson “Rick” Keller, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Longs, S.C., on July 19, 2025. He was the son of Dorothy and Richard Keller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise; his parents; and a very special Honey and Pup (Laverne & Ed Laskosky), who helped make him ...

Charles R. McCord

Charles R. McCord, 79, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Charles and Marie (Jancie) McCord. In 1982, he married Vicki McCord, who preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2024. He is survived by his three ...

Helen Theresa Nagle

Helen Theresa Nagle, 73, of Tyrone, formerly of Altoona, passed away July 30, 2025. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona. Interment will be held at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Loretto. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

Guy A. ‘Chew’ Ratchford

Guy A. “Chew” Ratchford, 92, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday in New Castle. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Leo and Mary (Troxell) Ratchford. He married Annette Bookwalter in 1952. She preceded him in death in 2008 after sharing 56 years of marriage. Surviving are his ...