George Merele Himes IV, 41, of Altoona, passed away peacefully July 16, 2025, after a chronic illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Beverly Noel (McKinney) and George Himes III. Georgie always had the ability to make anyone smile. He was goofy, he enjoyed being an uncle, and he lived ...
Joyce J. Mock, 91, a resident at the Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, died Tuesday at the home. She was born in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Grace (Mentzer) Strong. She married Alvin J. “Jack” Mock Sr. on Nov. 10, 1951, in Loysburg. He ...
June E. (Pruznak) Baker, 59, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away Jan. 3, 2025. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Juniata VFW, 126 N. 16th Ave., Altoona. Friends and family are invited to come and share their memories.
Sister Isabel Bettwy, 91, died Sunday at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, W.Va., after a short illness. Sister was born in Altoona to parents Mildred C. (Long) and Leo P. Bettwy. Sister is a 1951 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. Following graduation, she entered the Sisters of ...
Michelyn B. Hatch, 71, of Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in Woodbury, daughter of the late Arlan D. and Dolores J. (Pepple) Barkman. Michelyn taught Foreign Language (Spanish and French) for Williamsburg ...
Dorothy L. Hetzel, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Florence (Vanderpool) Brantner. Surviving are a daughter, Dana M. Clatterbaugh; a son, David H. Hetzel; sisters, Jean Barnes and Doris Barrett (Sam); a brother, Ronald Brantner (Linda); eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by eight brothers: George, Bill, Merle, Robert, Phillip, Paul, Wayne and Harold; and two sisters, Mary and Darlene. Dorothy was a wonderful mother and loved her ...
