Janet Romaine McCartney Laratonda, 94, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully at home. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Robert Eldon McCartney and Lillie Marie Stahl McCartney. She was previously married to Eugene Frank Laratonda Sr. Surviving are her seven sons: “Skip” ...
Frank Charles McIntyre, 79, of East Freedom, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1945, in Altoona, a son of the late Robert and Hazel (Rowles) McIntyre. He is survived by children: David McIntyre, married to Elizabeth; John McIntyre, married to Julie; ...
Cheryl V. Pickrell, 71, of Altoona, passed away Aug. 22, 2025. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John M. and Virginia M. (Lytle) Mock. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Pickrell, whom she married on Sept. 26, 1981; daughter, Alicia Pickrell, and husband, Paul Morton; sons: Alan Pickrell, and girlfriend, Jessica Haffely, and Scott Pickrell, and wife, Jayne Marks; two grandchildren; and siblings: Janie Stuart, Susan Oswald, Connie Blontz, Leanna M. Irvin and Thomas M. At the request of Cheryl and the family, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Stanley J. ...
Joseph R., 87, of Gallitzin passed away Aug. 27, 2025. He was born April 16, 1938, in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph J. and Mercedes (Biter) Quinn. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin; brothers, Patrick and Thomas; and sister, Bernadette Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of ...
Mary L. “Dolly” Rajnish, 93, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Barnesboro, the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Weakland) Yonkoske. Mary married Robert R. Rajnish on Sept. 2, 1954, in Cresson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, ...
A memorial service will be held for Elsie M. Williams, 94, of Hollidaysburg, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, with Rev. Dr. John A. Godissart officiating. Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
