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Masue Partner

Masue Partner, 98, of Bellwood, died early Wednesday morning at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center, Altoona. She was born in Yokosuka-shi, Japan, a daughter of the late Unosuke and Sayo (Yoshida) Masuko. On Jan. 16, 1953, she married Verdan E. “Buzz” Partner in Yohohama, Japan. He ...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith, 73, of Altoona, died on June 12, 2026, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late David B. and Virginia (Parsons) Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer L. Smith (Joshua); a granddaughter, Kailee B. Smith (Dylan); a ...

Clare Ann Troutman

Clare Ann Troutman, 71, Altoona, died Thursday at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George F. Troutman Sr. and Marjorie J. (Kern) Troutman. Surviving are a brother, George Jr.; and three sisters: Janet Stahlnecker, June Gates and Sheila Spreitzer; and numerous nieces ...

David Merle Yingling

David Merle Yingling, 77, passed away Friday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center after an extended illness. David was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Julia Yingling. He is survived by brothers, Paul and Dennis Yingling of Altoona; and a sister, Bertha Yingling Frank of Altoona. He is also survived by children: Michael, Michelle and Joshua. David was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War from June 1968 to January 1970. No services are planned at this time. Special thanks to the nurses and staff on the sixth floor of Van Zandt VA Medical Center for the care David received.

Terry Lee Boyd

Terry Lee Boyd, 85, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Levi and Florence (Cupp) Boyd. He was united in marriage to Joann Marie Boyd who preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2017. He missed her dearly. Surviving are children, Rodney ...

Steven R. Emerick

Steven R. Emerick, 33, of East Freedom, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Jennifer Emerick and Isaiah Fleck. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Natasha (Steinbrunner) Emerick; a son, Cain Emerick; and brothers, Warant Sevdalian and Addam Emerick. Steven was a 2011 ...