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Mary Lee Rydbom

Mary Lee Rydbom, 90, of Irvona, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Tyrone. She was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Irvona, the daughter of James and Lena (Hatwick) Robison. She married Kenneth Rydbom, who preceded her in death Feb. 2, 2021. In addition to her husband, she was preceded by her parents; and sister, Dorothy Alsop. She is survived by her children: Janice (Richard) Holes of Burwindsdale, Judy (Thomas) Basinger of Irvona, and Jeffrey Rydbom of Manassas, Va.; three grandchildren: Sarah, Joshua and Hillary; and two great-grandchildren, Ava and ...

Mary Ann Waite

Mary Ann Waite, 80, of Clearfield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. Born July 1, 1945, in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Fundanish) Pesansky. On Sept. 7, 1963, she married Duwayne B. Waite. Along with her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sherry (Jeffrey) Johnson; and four grandchildren: Benjamin, Matthew, Nicholas and Megan Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at the American Legion Cemetery, Brisbin. Online condolences can be made to the family at ...

Shirley Burket

Shirley Burket, 85, Duncansville, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Bedford, daughter of the late Russell and Sarah (Claar) Stiffler. She married Woodrow Burket Jr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1983. She is survived by a son, Randy Burkett and wife, Sheryl, of ...

Charles J. Cates

Charles J. Cates, 76, Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away early Thursday at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph C. and Nellie E. (Forsht) Cates. On Jan. 29, 1983, he married Beth A. Whitfield in Altoona. In addition to his wife of 42 years, he ...

Russell F. Ellenberger

Russell F. Ellenberger, 78, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior late Thursday evening. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Victor M. and Marjorie (Carling) Ellenberger. Russ is survived by his devoted wife, Pam; and their four children: John Ellenberger and wife, Kristen ...

Robert W. ‘Bob’ Engle

Robert W. “Bob” Engle, 57, of Bellwood, died unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Edward S. Jr. and Carole K. (Hollen) Engle. Surviving are his children, Robert W. Jr. and Amber M. (Joshua Aiken) Engle; two grandsons, Braxton and Xaiver; two brothers, ...