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Dennis Lee Stouffer

Dennis Lee Stouffer, 69, of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Tyrone, passed away June 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born Aug. 16, 1955, in Tyrone, Dennis lived a life marked by unwavering faith, strength and devotion to those he loved. He spent the majority of his years in Louisville, Ohio, where he raised his children and built a home rooted in love and resilience. He retired from Conrail, where he served as a dedicated general foreman. Outside of work, he found great joy in cheering for his favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penn State Nittany ...

Robert ‘Bobby’ J. Thomas

Robert “Bobby” J. Thomas, 67, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born in Altoona, son of Doris A. (Sauers) and the late Robert Thomas. He married Maria Vercelos in 2013. Surviving are his wife of 12 years; two daughters, Michelle Burk and husband, Mike and Lyra Thomas, all of Hollidaysburg; a son, Matthew and wife, Christine in SC, and Vincent Thomas of Hollidaysburg; 4 grandchildren: Logan, Tanner, Rylee and Zeth; and a sister, Margaret Newman, and husband, Steven in FL. Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Above all, Bobby enjoyed ...

Thomas R. Bookhamer

Thomas R. Bookhamer, 93, of Antis Township, died peacefully Tuesday evening, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Thomas and Mildred E. (Irvine) Bookhamer. Tom was twice married, first on Sept. 25, 1954, to Shirley J. Davensizer, who ...

Dr. Ramon C. Burket

Surrounded by his loving family, Dr. Ramon C. Burket, 90, of Roaring Spring, peacefully passed away Thursday evening at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born at home in Roaring Spring, son of the late Ross A. Jr. and Mildred (McIlnay) Burket. Ramon married Elda Kaye Smith on Oct. 5, ...

Linda J. Creek

Linda J. Creek, 77, Hollidaysburg, joined our Lord on Tuesday evening after an extended illness. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Charles William and Cecelia (McNulty) Creek. She is survived by two brothers, William and Harry; two sisters, Donna and Elsie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald John. Linda was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg. A funeral ...

Paul Harry Desch

Paul Harry Desch, 81, of Dickinson, Texas, and formerly of Bellwood, passed away peacefully June 17, 2025. He was the son of the late William and Pernina (Taneyhill) Desch. Paul was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Cox and Rod Desch; and his grandson, Garrett Desch. He is ...