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Obituaries

E. Rae Kapfhammer

E. Rae Kapfhammer, 72, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at her residence. Rae was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Raymond A. and Marian (Winrick) Airhart. Rae married Frank P. Kapfhammer on May 25, 1973, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus. He preceded her in death on June 16, ...

Douglas Leroy Kerr Jr.

Douglas Leroy Kerr Jr., 78, of Altoona, passed away Oct. 15, 2025, at his residence after a brave battle with Parkinson’s. He was born in Hornell, N.Y., the son of the late Douglas Leroy Sr. and Esther (Hedden) Kerr. He is survived by his daughter, Shelly Ivory, of Altoona; and his son, ...

David A. Koelle

David A. Koelle, 84, of rural Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Gerald D. and Caroline W. (Behm) Koelle. He married Harriet J. Mattern on Oct. 20, 1962, at Canoe Creek Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two ...

Vera L. (Pross) Lioy

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Vera Louise Lioy, 84, on Nov. 5, 2025. Born in Altoona, Vera was the daughter of the late James and Vera (Dean) Pross. She was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late Edgar and Alberta Dean, who instilled in her the values and strength ...