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Obituaries

Donna Caroline Gargon

Donna Caroline Gargon, 88, Duncansville, peacefully passed away at her home Monday surrounded by family. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Hector J. and Stella (Yeckley) Ferri. Preceding her in death were a granddaughter, Elisse Khara; sister, Bonnie Gatewood; and brother, James ...

Michael John ‘Mike’ Hillard

Michael John “Mike” Hillard, 40, of Cambridge, Md., passed away March 8, 2025, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He was born in Altoona, the son of Joyce Stayer Hillard. He attended and graduated from Altoona Area High School, Class of 2002. He also earned vocational ...

Matthew C. Johnson

Matthew C. Johnson, 38, of Duncansville, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of Charles and Tami (Hoover) Johnson. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Zachary (Rachel); three nephews: Ryan, Mason and Gage; and a niece, Alexis. He was ...

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Larson

Robert J. “Bob” Larson, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Oscar and Nellie (Stahley) Larson. Robert married Mary Ann Ergler on Feb. 6, 1960, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years; two ...