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Joseph J. Atty

Joseph John Atty, 85, passed away April 30, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla., of complications after a fall. He was born in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1957; and Penn State University in 1961. Joe served in the U.S. Army for three years in Germany. He worked as a claims adjuster for Social Security in Philadelphia. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Said Atty (Atiyeh) and Minnie Mary Nader. Surviving are his sisters, Janice Atty and Linda Nelson; a brother, George Atty; and nieces, Julie and Shelby Taylor.

Adele Giller

Adele Giller, 86, the kind of teacher you never forget and a lifelong educator known for her creativity, spirit and unwavering belief in every child’s potential, died peacefully Saturday in Lake Worth, Fla. She was 86. Adele’s career in education spanned more than seven decades. She ...

Debra Jean Joseph

It is with great sadness that the family of Debra “Debbie” Jean Joseph, 73, Altoona, announces her passing. She went to be with the Lord Thursday with family by her side after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Aleck C. Joseph and ...

Douglas ‘Clair’ Brumbaugh

Douglas “Clair” Brumbaugh, 83, Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday in Tyrone. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Fred and Ruth (Showalter) Brumbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred. Surviving are his wife, Sharon (Nycum) of Hollidaysburg; son, Craig (Claudine) ...

Richard C. Eck

Richard C. Eck, 69, of Altoona, passed away of natural causes Wednesday afternoon at his residence. He was born in Teanack, N.J., son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Ryan) Eck. Rich is survived by his loving wife, Dana; his three sons: Austin Eck (Samantha) of Raleigh, N.C., Ryan Eck ...

Marjorie Ann (Eichenlaub) Goodman

Marjorie Ann (Eichenlaub) Goodman, 80, of Hollidaysburg, passed away at home May 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Hoover) Eichenlaub. Marjorie married Donald A. Goodman on July 12, 1969, ...