C. Eric Closson, 72, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday evening surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late J. Merle and Ella Marie (Herncane) Closson and biological mother, Esther Closson. On Feb. 8, 1974, ...

Rick L. “JR” Dobson Jr., 45, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in Altoona, a son of Barbara A. “Robin” (Bender) Dobson and the late Rick L. Dobson Sr. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; a brother, Bradley S. Dobson (Rebecca) of Altoona, and their ...

Ralph Aniceto Lacorato, 75, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph Sr. and Marion (Johnston) Lacorato. Ralph grew up in Gallitzin, and served in the U.S. Army. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joanna. Surviving are his wife, Judy; son, Sam; daughter-in-law, ...

Suzanne Lupinetti, 91, formerly of Gallitzin, passed away Thursday. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Vince and Antoinette Yodzevicis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony “Tony”; and her sisters, Josephine, Janet and Margaret. Surviving are sons, Dr. Anthony ...