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Raymond James Adams

Raymond James Adams, 78, formerly of Altoona, passed away April 25, 2025. Friends will be received from 9:30 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 411 Wopsononock Ave., Altoona.

Eleanor A. (Hale) Fetter

Eleanor A. (Hale) Fetter, 82, of Martinsburg, formerly of Frosty Hollow, passed away Sunday at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Dean R. and Marjorie L. (Stoner) Hale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, on Oct. 25, 2021; and two infant children. Surviving are a son, George; a sister, Nancy Porta; sisters-in-law: Joyce Wyles, Kay Gorsuch and Jean Eichelberger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. At request of the deceased, services will be held privately. Arrangements are by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.

James Edwin Himes

James Edwin Himes, 91, of State College, passed away peacefully on Friday after a short illness. He was born in Huntingdon, the son of the late Honorable Swirles L. Himes and Hazel W. Himes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jane Stewart MacKinlay Himes. Surviving are his ...

Nathaniel C. Hockenberry

Nathaniel C. Hockenberry, 25, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Presbyterian after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Eric and Gloria (Petrunak) Hockenberry. Surviving are his loving parents; and two brothers, Eric M. and Nicholas Hockenberry, all of Altoona. He was a home-schooled graduate and enjoyed online gaming with his friends and helping his grandfather with the apartments. Friends will be received from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic ...

Robert A. Howard

Robert A. Howard, 65, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Frederick and Vera (Coccia) Howard Sr. On March 27, 2004, he married Deborah Kelly. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; two stepsons, Tim (Jamie) ...

Michael J. Long

Michael J. Long, 70, of Queen, passed away at his residence late Monday evening. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William H. and Edna (Fochler) Long. He married Bonnie Geis on July 8, 1978, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. Michael is survived by his loving ...