Tina M. Smith, 63, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Cynthia (Woolridge) Cooper and the late Raymond “Dude” Cooper. She married Donald K. Smith on May 11, 1985. Tina is survived by her husband of 41 years; her ...
Misty Dawn Elder, 49, of Altoona, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Vicki (Davis) Finnegan and the late Alan Finnegan. Misty is survived by her mother, Vicki ...
Donald J. Hoover Jr., 63, Altoona, died Wednesday after a long hard fight with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald J. Sr. and Joan (Stahly) Hoover. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Bonnie; sons, DJ III (Bailey) and Joey (Kaylee); and grandchildren: Camdon, Denver, Kinsleigh, Kimber, Gunner and Walker. Don worked most of his life in the car business, as to which many would say he was one of the best in the game. At Don’s request, there will be no public viewing. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & ...
Andrew Francis Kaza, 84, of Ebensburg, died Tuesday. He was born in Ebensburg, son of the late Andrew P. Kaza and Florence (Italiano) Kaza-Pitz. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Karen; his son, Ryan; and his sister, Theresa Marie Kaza. Andy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a life member of the Dauntless Fire Company, serving as fire chief from 1980-86. At Andy’s request, there will be no viewing. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, 500 N. Julian St., Ebensburg. Arrangements are by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., ...
Linda Anne (Bogansky) Wanco, 73, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Freeland, daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Konar) Bogansky. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Surviving are her cousin, Elaine Kapinos (David), and their children, Bryan Pallack and Harmonie Clark; best friend, Debbie Sault (Mark), and their daughter, Sarah; and her cherished cat, Willow. Friends will be received from 9:30 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Laurie L. (Bittner) Claar, 65, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Dorothy (Shannon) and the late Leroy Bittner. She married Roy “Bud” Claar Jr. in 1978. Surviving are her husband of 48 years; two daughters, Autumn ...
