Elizabeth J. Durbin, 93, of Cresson, passed away Thursday surrounded by her loving family. She was born in West Carroll Township, daughter of the late Frank Graham and Florence Maines. She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepfather, Blair Lepkosky; her husband, William C. Durbin ...
Mona J. Harren, 62, of Altoona, died Aug. 29, 2026. Surviving are her husband, John; stepchildren: Jennifer Weaver, Tricia Gilliland and Shawn Harren; grandchildren: Joshua Keene, Lacey and Brookelynn Weaver and Flynn Gilliland; and siblings: Debra Deters, Mike and Douglas Shearer. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Keene; her parents, Eleanor and George Shearer; and siblings: Gladys, Gary and George. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Greenwood Fire Department. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.
Barbara J. McCreary, 91, of Lititz, passed away Aug. 24, 2026, at the Magnolias of Lancaster. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. McCreary, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage before his death in 2018. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Richard H. and Margaret J. ...
Jacqueline A. “Jackie” (Lingenfelter) Robinson, 93, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roy and Leah Lavell (Griffith) Lingenfelter. She married Harry Robinson in 1953. He preceded her in death in 2002, after sharing 49 years of ...
Joseph Francis Canole Jr, 80, of Arlington, Va., passed away on Dec. 20, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A graveside gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in memory of Joseph please be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Dorothy Jane Cowher, 100, of Tyrone, died Monday at Cedarwood Rehab & Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Hannah, a daughter of the late Peter and Olive May (Walk) Poullos. She was married March 29, 1947, in Tyrone, to Albert Lee “Pappy” Cowher, who preceded her in death on Feb. ...
