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Lois J. Slick

Lois J. Slick, 84, of Altoona, formerly of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday at Graystone Grande Palazzo, Altoona. Lois was born in Reels Corner, Somerset County, daughter of the late John Henry and Isabelle (Miller) Boozer. On Nov. 29, 1958, she married her husband, Harry ...

Barbara Ann (Wasson) Garver

Barbara Ann (Wasson) Garver, 90, died Saturday at her home in Claysburg. She was predeceased by her former husband of 37 years, Jay A. Garver. Barbara was born in Tyrone, as one of five children to the late Harold N. and Mary Adaline (Miller) Wasson. Surviving are her three children: ...

Thomas C. Gheer

Thomas C. Gheer, 75, of Tyrone, passed away June 26, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Tom had two great loves, scouting and travel. He became involved in scouting as a young adult and remained active for over 50 years. A member of the Order of the Arrow, Tom embodied the order’s commitment to brotherhood, cheerfulness and service, both in scouting and in his everyday life. Tom was an advisor to three Lodge Chiefs of Nachamawat Lodge, attended many regional and national conferences and received recognitions, including Vigil memberships and many service awards. He also served ...

Margaret J. Hanlon

Margaret J. Hanlon, 80, Cresson, passed away Monday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Francis and Ruth (Eckenrode) Glass. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; and infant son, Joseph. Surviving are six children: Mary Ann (Erik), Cheryl (Rodney), Jennifer, Raeann, Roy (Katie) and Patrick. Margaret was the proud grandmother of Daniel, Evette, Thomas, Kyle, Todd, Sabrina, Dominick, Brandon, Avery, Beau, Ryan, Ella, Teddi and Drew; and three great-grandchildren: Ethan, Taylor and Max. Margaret grew up in Cresson and ...

Darlene I. Hite

Darlene I. Hite, 83, Newry, died Monday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elwood Rutledge and Dorothy (Buchanan) Mulhollen. Surviving is a son, Scott Hite, of Duncansville; a granddaughter, Randi Jo Hite, of San Francisco, Calif.; and a ...

Edgar Harold Litzinger

Edgar Harold Litzinger, 75, Martinsburg, died Sunday. He was born in Spangler, son of the late Clement and Agnes (Kruise) Litzinger. Surviving are his wife, Rhonda; children, Jennifer Anderson and Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Litzinger; stepchildren, Kyle Gottshall and Macy Beal; and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings: Rita, Eileen and Joe; and son-in-law, Trooper Landon Weaver. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...