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Joseph Francis Canole Jr.

Joseph Francis Canole Jr, 80, of Arlington, Va., passed away on Dec. 20, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A graveside gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in memory of Joseph please be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Dorothy Jane Cowher

Dorothy Jane Cowher, 100, of Tyrone, died Monday at Cedarwood Rehab & Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Hannah, a daughter of the late Peter and Olive May (Walk) Poullos. She was married March 29, 1947, in Tyrone, to Albert Lee “Pappy” Cowher, who preceded her in death on Feb. ...

Janice Ann (Ritz) Hilling

Janice Ann Hilling, 96, formerly of James Creek, passed away Aug. 27, 2026, after a sudden fall. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late James Robert and Carrie (Heacox) Ritz. On Feb. 15, 1949, she married her only love of 77 years, William J. Hilling. She is survived by her ...

Denise Ann (Mapes) Mickel

Denise Ann (Mapes) Mickel, 70, of Roaring Spring, died Wednesday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Daniel and Joyce (Teeter) Mapes. She was also preceded in death by three siblings: Linda, Mark and Steve Mapes. Surviving are her husband, Jeff; sons: Jeffrey II, Thaddeus and Nathaniel Mickel; special nephew, Philip Worthy; six grandchildren; and sisters: Elaine, Brenda and Karen. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the 2 p.m. service Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Martinsburg Church of God. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., ...

Linda L. Resig

Linda L. Resig, 80, of Altoona, passed away to a better place on Aug. 8, 2026. She contracted Polio at an early age, but through strength and determination, she moved on to become a loving wife and mother. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Michael; two daughters, Michele De Agostino (Eddie) and Amy Resig (boyfriend, Jaron Schnaubelt); and her granddaughter, Aura Ackley (Kevin). The family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care provided by Sara, Carol and the entire staff at UPMC Family Hospice. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.

Robert E. ‘Bob’ Verzella

Robert E. “Bob” Verzella, 50, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at his residence. He was born in New Brighton, the son of Maureen (Flickinger) Verzella and the late Thomas Verzella. Bob was twice married, first to Jennifer Cline and then to Erin Heather Erlinger. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Maureen. Bob was devoted to his two loving daughters, Abigail Verzella at home and Olivia Verzella (Bo Fauble) of Tacoma, Wash. Also surviving is his brother, Andrew Verzella (Bonnie) of Shallotte, N.C.; his special family friend, Dan ...