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Kathleen L. ‘Kathy’ Beauchamp

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Beauchamp, 67, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Pittsburgh. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Earl “Barney” and Nancy (McGarvey) Rhodes. Kathy was married to Richard D. Beauchamp until his passing on June 14, 2021. ...

Robert A. ‘Bobby’ Gaeto

Robert A. “Bobby” Gaeto, 61, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Harrisburg. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Vincent P. and June Marie (Nelson) Gaeto. Bobby shared 38 beautiful years with his devoted wife, Lori A. (Hughes) Gaeto, whom he married on Sept. 12, 1987, at Our ...

Bernadette L. (Holland) Gibboney

Bernadette L. (Holland) Gibboney, 101, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late William E. and Rachel I. Holland. She married Maurice L. Gibboney in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2012 after sharing 66 years of marriage. Surviving are two sons, John and Harry; a sister, Debbie; and a brother, Carl. She was preceded in death by six siblings. Bernadette was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. Private interment will be at Royer Cemetery.

Wilbur D. McConnell Sr.

Wilbur D. McConnell Sr., 58, of Altoona, passed away June 8, 2026. Friends will be received from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Altoona Full Gospel Church, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Michael Irvin McIntyre

Michael Irvin McIntyre, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday at his residence in Freedom Township, East Freedom. He was born in Altoona, the son of James W. McIntyre and the late Carole F. (Richardson) Reed. Surviving are his father; his stepmother, M. Kathleen McIntyre; nephews, Stephen ...

Nancy Anne (Hughes) Smith

Nancy Anne (Hughes) Smith, 87, formerly of Altoona, passed away at her home in Raleigh, N.C., May 28, 2026. She was born in Cresson, to Donald and Teresa (Callan) Hughes. Nancy retired from Penn State University in 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Smith; her son, ...