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Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Richardson

Charles E. “Chuck” Richardson, 68, of Tyrone, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Clara (Weichel) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Terry Richardson. Surviving are a sister, Trudy (Steve) Nelson; sister-in-law, Judy (Terry) Richardson; and many nieces and nephews. Chuck was a 1975 graduate of Tyrone Area High School and member of the Tyrone Sportsman and Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He enjoyed family gatherings and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates or Steelers. Arrangements were private by Richard H. ...

Sherry J. Warner

Sherry J. Warner, 77, of Altoona, died Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Janosik. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; a daughter, Marcie Brode; and granddaughter, Brandie Brode. Surviving are daughters: Tammy Bonsell, Dawn Frischkorn, Daphne Swope and Denise Himes; her grandchildren; and her dog, Cindy Lou. Sherry was an Altoona Area High School graduate and owned and operated Warner’s Personal Care Home. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Monday, July 28, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 ...

Arthur Thomas Wood

Arthur Thomas Wood, 94, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of William and Clara Wood. In 1960, he married Mary Jean Cross. She preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by a daughter, Rebekah Wood Greenland and her husband, Vince Greenland; four granddaughters: Emma ...

Fredrick W. Carn

Fredrick W. Carn, 67, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Claysburg, went home to start his eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home. He was born in Altoona, the oldest son of the late Herbert P. and Lois E. (Delozier) Carn. Surviving are a brother, Wayne (Jannie), and children: Ethan, Jacob, Ellie and Jack; and a brother, Brian (Beth), and children: Lauren (Brett) Thackara, Melissa and Timothy; great-nephew, Marshall; and great-niece, Noelle Thackara. Fred was a 1976 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School. He started working at the Claysburg ...

Reba A. Gelbke

Reba A. Gelbke, 56, Puzzletown, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael Gelbke and Yvonne Snyder. Surviving are her son, Joshua Laird (Hanna) of Altoona; four grand-children: Khloe, Emmie, Kali and Kinsley; a niece, Stacie; and a nephew, Brandon. She was preceded in death by a sister, Michele Stewart. Most of all, Reba enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 4 p.m.

Arthur Thomas Wood

Arthur Thomas Wood, 94, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of William and Clara Wood. In 1960, he married Mary Jean Cross. She preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by a daughter, Rebekah Wood Greenland, and her husband, Vince Greenland; four granddaughters: Emma Franicola (Will), Maggie Greenland (fiancé, Tyler McGraw), Alizah Greenland and Olivia Greenland. He proudly served his country during the Korean conflict in the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning home, he attended Penn State University and graduated with a degree in education. He also obtained a ...