Paris August DeSantes, 86, of Duncansville, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born May 6, 1939, he grew up in Gallitzin, and was the son of the late Lena (Joseph) and Paris DeSantes. In addition to his parents, Paris was preceded in death by his loving ...
Barbara L. Leighty, 81, of Waterside, passed away Monday. She is survived by three children: Donna Meiser (Brian), Jacqueline Greenleaf (Scott) and Brent Leighty (Cris); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother; a sister; and a special longtime friend, Charles Miller. At the ...
A. Jolene McCullough, 95, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday evening at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Isadore and Esther (Harvey) Bender. Jolene married Kenneth G. McCullough on May 24, 1952, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gallitzin. He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1995. She is survived by her son, Gregory McCullough (Christine); and daughter, Lorraine Roth, all of Altoona; four grandchildren: Grant, Derek, Ashley and Chase McCullough (Alyssa); and a great-grandchild, Maverick. Jolene was preceded in death by her ...
Helen V. Berry, 83, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. She was born in Boston, Mass., daughter of the late William and Helen (O’Conner) Berry. Surviving are nieces: Sandi Frye (Mike), Ebony McCloskey (Gary) and Nicole O’Brien (Daniel); a nephew, Matthew Whited (Alyse); and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Jackie and William. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. Private committal at New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Mass. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & ...
John Henry Brinkmiller, 82, of Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away April 25, 2025, surrounded by beloved family at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, cherished son of the late Fred and Wally Brinkmiller. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred. John ...
Nathan A. Edelblute, 31, of Altoona, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of Kelli (Thornberry) Edelblute. Surviving are his wife of six years, Jordan; a son, Levi; his mother in North Carolina; a sister, Molly Edelblute; and a nephew, Carter. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bonnie Thornsberry. Nathan was a 2011 graduate of Altoona High School and worked at Sheetz and SCI Smithfield. He enjoyed fishing, camping, taking long drives and being with his family. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...
