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Obituaries

Rose Elaine (McGarry) Stewart

Rose Elaine (McGarry) Stewart, 78, of Gallitzin, passed away April 30, 2025, in her home. She was born Oct. 13, 1946, daughter of John and Evelyn McGarry. She was preceded in death by parents; her husband of 32 years, Kenneth; daughters, Sonya Harvey and Jennifer Chappell; and brother, Thomas ...

Matthew Paul Zakrzwski

Matthew Paul Zakrzwski, 52, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of Linda L. (Cassidy) Zakrzwski and the late Matthew P. Zakrzwski. He is survived by his mom; three daughters: Torri, Krystin and Kasey; four grandchildren: ...

Terry Ray Bookhammer Sr.

Terry Ray Bookhammer Sr., 80, Williamsburg, died Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of George W.J. and Ruth Elizabeth (Burd) Bookhammer. Surviving are four children: Timothy, Terry, Julie and Ruby; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Patty and Georgette. He was ...

Richard Charles Cicero

Richard “Rick” Cicero, 66, Munster Township, passed away at his residence Tuesday after a valiant battle with Stage 4 multi-focal glioblastoma brain cancer, surrounded by his family. There is now a void in their hearts that will never be filled. Surviving are his wife, Catherine (Penrod), ...