Sherwood A. “Woody” Burger, 94, of East Freedom, passed away Monday surrounded by his family. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Calvin E. and Dorothy C. (Troutman) Burger. He married Marjorie Irwin who preceded him in death in 2013 after sharing 57 years of marriage. ...
Mary Wilda Hileman, 99, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday morning at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Harold A. and Ethel (Thompson) Hileman. Mary is survived by her sister, Sara Hileman; many nieces; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold; and a nephew, Mark. Mary was a 1943 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. She retired from Sylvania and North Phillips after 43 years of service. She had been a member of The Grace Bible Church ...
Rhoda Z. Lechner, 90, of Bellwood, died Friday afternoon at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Roberta May (Mills) McCloskey. On Sept. 24, 1958, she married Carl M. Lechner in Greenwood. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2012. Surviving are her three children: Carl M. Jr. (Deb) and Robert S. (Brenda), both of Bellwood, and Tiffany (Rusty) Koelle of Altoona; three grandchildren: Chelsea Kleinfelter, Ashley Shamus and Sydney Albert; four great-grandchildren: Brynlee, Briar, Crew and Boden; and her two ...
Shirley A. Mock, 90, of Osterburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Roy and Florence (Weyandt) Berkey. She married William D. Mock on May 25, 1953, in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are her husband, William, of Osterburg; children: Duane Mock (Judy) of ...
Barry O. Yingling, 72, of Claysburg, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Lloyd and Gladys (Dodson) Yingling. He married Jeanne Thompson on Jan. 29, 1971, in Claysburg. Surviving are his wife; children: Katherine Burket and Julie Walter (John), ...
Brian M. Claycomb, 53, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after a long battle with cancer. Born in Roaring Spring, he was the son of Sharon Claycomb. Brian is survived by his wife, Anita; his mother, Sharon; a daughter, Amber Gisewhite; sons, Tyler Claycomb and Brandon Colbert; 10 grandchildren; stepdaughters: Alexis Ramirez, Jordyn Kelly and Mikayla Billotte; along with other extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
