Kenneth P. Smith, 66, Duncansville, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, due to a recent illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Francis and Betty (Stere) Smith. He married Apryl Smith on Aug. 14, 1975. Surviving are his wife of 50 years; a son, Kenneth G. Smith (Julie); a ...
Shirley Gail Snyder, 91, of Martinsburg, formerly of Saxton, died Friday. She was a daughter of the late Elmer and Blanche (Reed) Hooper. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; a daughter-in-law, Ann Snyder; son-in-law, Charles DeLuca; siblings: Thelma Hooper, Donna Hooper, Harold “Max” Hooper, Paul Hooper, Doris Ralph, Jean Yeamans, Dorothy Hooper and two infant brothers. Surviving are children: James and John Snyder, Dotti Elder and Jean DeLuca; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Akers Funeral ...
Shirley Temple, 90, passed away gracefully to her heavenly reward at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She struggled with many health issues the past year, but she always had a smile and testimony for her Lord and Savior. She was born at home in Altoona to Hobart ...
James K. Wright, 82, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday morning. He was born in Woodbury, son of the late Wilbert K. and Mabel A. (Buell) Wright. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Sally; a daughter, Jodi Lynn Hartley; a granddaughter, Aubrey C. “Sunshine” Hartley; and a brother, Donald “Tiny” Wright. Jim was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Corle and Shelby Stapleton; and a brother, Rodger Wright. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Friday, June 27, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. Interment will be held at Dry ...
Donna “Mamie” (Hamm) Beach, 89, Hastings, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully early Friday morning at Homewood Living, Martinsburg. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John R. “Daddy Jack” and Ethel M. “Nana” (Madara) Hamm. On June 23, 1954, she ...
Louise M. Gioiosa, 92, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ludwig and Magdalina (Heiss) Maierhofer. She married Victor A. “Tony” Gioiosa on Sept. 27, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Tony preceded her in death on Jan. 9, ...
