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Margaret ‘Marge’ Shimchock

Margaret “Marge” Shimchock, 99, of Clearfield, died Monday. Born in Houtzdale, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kowal) Harchak, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John; children, John Jr. and Barbara Billotte; and siblings: Frank, John, William, Betty, Christine and Pat. Surviving are grandchildren: Francine Shimchock, Paul Billotte, Kathleen Hawkins and Jared Billotte; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale. Burial will be private at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

James E. Beckenbaugh Jr.

James E. Beckenbaugh Jr., 73, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Lewistown, son of the late James Sr. and Hope (Wilson) Beckenbaugh. He married Debra Pike in 1993. Surviving are his wife of 32 years; three daughters: Sheree Royer and husband Matthew in ...

Phyllis M. Brubaker

Phyllis M. Brubaker, 84, Duncansville, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday evening. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dora (Turnbaugh) Brubaker. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Brubaker; nieces, Catherine Harker (Joe) and Donna Benson; ...

Harry Emanuel Duey Jr.

Harry Emanuel Duey Jr., 91, of Tyrone, died Sunday, at Penn Highlands, Tyrone. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Harry E. Sr. and Edna Zenovia (Wills) Duey. On Oct. 25, 1953, he married Josephine M. Drasal, who survives. In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by their children: Debra Semple (William) and Lisa Sue Duey of Virginia Beach, Va., and Lael (Anitra Renee) of Tyrone; 10 grandchildren: Ariel Adkins Sealy, Joshua Duey, Echo Semple, Seth Semple, Micaylee Duey, Zenovia Duey, Caleb Duey, Isabella Duey, Zadok Duey and Michael Duey; great- grandchildren: Adelaide, Archer, ...

Rose J. Emerick

Rose J. Emerick, 99, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Assunta (Ferrero) Viele. Rose married James Emerick who preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1994. She is survived by her son and ...

Marianne B. Melotti

Marianne B. Melotti, 80, Altoona, peacefully passed away Saturday. She was born in Moon Township, daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude Ardrey. She was a dedicated mother and is survived by three children: Cindy Donatucci (David) of Palm City, Fla., Michael Melotti (Kelly Rysko) of Madison, ...