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Obituaries

Jennifer T. (Clapper) Slippey

Jennifer T. (Clapper) Slippey, 54, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alton P. Clapper and Joyce (Linn) Swab. She married Adam Slippey in 1996. Surviving are her husband of 29 years; two sisters, Leslie Jackson and Beth ...

Michael Waka Jr.

Michael Waka Jr., 78, of Ebensburg, formerly of Colver, died Tuesday. He was born in Colver, son of the late Michael Sr. and Ethel (Stanton) Waka. He was also preceded in death by in-laws, William “Bill” and Agnes Wyland; and nephew, Joseph Lloyd. Surviving are his wife, Joce Marie Waka; a ...

David C. Burket Sr.

David C. Burket Sr., 93, of East Freedom, passed away Friday at his home on the family farm. He was born on the farm, son of the late Frank and Gladys (Walter) Burket. He married Betty L. Roub on June 28, 1952, in Fredericksburg. She passed away Feb. 20, 2025, after 72 years of ...

Gary R. Farber

Gary R. Farber, 82, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Marlett) Farber. On June 27, 1987, he married Deborah R. (Williams) Campbell at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Gary is survived by his ...