George J. Gill Jr., 65, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Sr. and Betty (Webb) Gill. He married Lisa Lysinger, who preceded him in death in 2018 after sharing 38 years of marriage. Surviving are daughters: Amanda Noffsker of Altoona, Heidi ...

Lars Melvin Larson, 95, of Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Houtzdale, son of the late Lars Larson and Cora (Spinney) Larson. He married Alfretta (Finney) Larson on April 11, 1949, in Fairfax, Va. She survives at home. Lars was a 1946 graduate from Woodward Township High ...

Richard J. “Dick” Ryan, 79, of Altoona, passed away Sept. 30, 2024, in Florida. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph H. and Audrey M. (Sanders) Ryan. Dick was twice married: first to Karen (Rabish), who preceded him in death, and on Oct. 2, 2002, he married Cindy K. Biddle in ...

Nell Baran, 100, of Portage, passed away Sunday. She was born at home, daughter of the late William and Rose (Kosmoski) Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sr.; a son, John “Jay” Jr.; six siblings; two infant brothers; and best friend and neighbor, Ann Ramus. Surviving are ...