Ronald E. Kensinger, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Paul and Helen (Appleman) Kensinger. On Aug. 14, 1965, he married Lois Burket, who survives him. Ron was a 1964 graduate of ...
Grace L. Laird, 79, of Altoona, died Monday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Biser) Miner. She is survived by her daughter, Erica (Bart) Wilson of Altoona; three grandchildren: Victoria and William Mayhue Jr. and Parker Wilson; and three great-grandchildren: Bo and Max Grove and Malcolm Mayhue. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.
Robert W. McCutcheon, 79, of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at his residence. He was born in Phillipsburg, the son of the late Robert and Vivian (Williams) McCutcheon. Robert married Jane A. Freet on June 21, 1984. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years; and his four daughters: Lorri Baldwin, Kelly Conrad, Valerie McCaulley and Nicole Ford. Robert was the owner and operator of Apple Motors. He enjoyed cars, guns, politics and dogs. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona.
Sherman George Scott Jr., 90, of Tyrone, formerly of Blandburg, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Blandburg, a son of the late Sherman G. and Alice M. (Firmstone) Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents; a son, Sherman Scott; and two sisters, Minerva Duke and Sally Gustafson. Surviving are sons, James and R. Lynn Scott; grandchildren: Ryan, Christopher, Justin and Kaitlin; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Lochlann; and a sister, Theresa Bougher. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation or service. Arrangements are by McQuown ...
John N. Brubaker, 57, Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of Mary Ann (Hilton) and the late James L. Brubaker, who preceded him in death in 2023. Surviving are his mother of Duncansville; four siblings: Catherine Harker (Joseph) of Duncansville, James of ...
Michael A. “Mickey” Caputo, 87, Altoona, passed away Monday after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel and Nancy (Amedo) Caputo. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Barb; sons, Michael and Mark; a daughter, Carrie Bullock; five grandchildren: Mackenzie Bullock, Ryan Caputo, Shannon Recchia, Gianna Caputo and Nicole Caputo; and four great-grandchildren: Luca, Declan, Giovanni and Vivianna. A private visitation and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.
