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Judith A. ‘Judy’ (Snyder) Davis

Judith A. “Judy” (Snyder) Davis, 75, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Benjamin and Melda (Gray) Snyder. Surviving are her husband, Richard; a daughter, Kristy Lingen­felter; sons, Ben (Marlene) and Richard; seven grandchildren; and seven great-children. She was preceded in death by many siblings. Judy enjoyed bingo, gambling and skills machines. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m.

Cecelia G. Keckler

Cecelia G. Keckler, 84, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William Stewart and Marie Helen (Noel) Cooper. Cecelia married Arthur L. Keckler on May 29, 1976, at Hicks United Methodist Church, Duncansville. He preceded her in death. Cecelia is survived by her sisters, Linda Lang (Frank) and Barbara Cooper, both of Altoona; her nephew, Frankie Lang; and niece, Alisha (Lang) Lum. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Cooper; and a sister, Margaret ...

Emma Jean Kuhn

Emma Jean Kuhn, 87, of Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone, formerly of Country Manor, Duncansville, died Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel Jr. and Helen (Walters) Tampt. Surviving is a stepson, Ronald Kuhn; grandchildren, Patrick Kuhn and Brittney Corl; great-grandchildren, Grayson and Barrett; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vay M. Kuhn; and sisters: Mary Ellen Dean, Audrey Ajay and Doris Notaro. There will be no public services. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., ...

Mary L. Maidl

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary L. Maidl. Her last day on Earth was peaceful and at home, surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, Louise (Maidl) and John Leonard. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agatha (Art) Maidl; brothers: John (Hella), Paul (V. ...

Thomas Patrick ‘Pat’ Morning Jr.

Thomas Patrick “Pat” Morning Jr., 91, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Thomas P. Sr. and Edna Mae (Mannion) Morning. Tom married Wilma C. Norton on July 14, 1953, in Orlando, Fla. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2010. Tom is survived ...

Stephen C. Ritchey

Stephen Charles Ritchey, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and faithful servant of God went home to be with his Savior on June 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Steve was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles Ritchey and Marjorie (Metzger) Ritchey. On Aug. 18, 1973, he married Carol Henry ...