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Gary Keith Thompson Sr.

Gary Keith Thompson Sr., 65, Fallentimber, died Tuesday. He was a son of the late Frederick Thompson and France (Brechbiel) Thompson Flaherty. Surviving are his wife, Freda; children: Marie, Jennifer, Carolann, Angela, Gary Jr. and Mae Thompson; a granddaughter, Aribella; and sisters: Sandra Williams, Brenda Little, Kimberly Laurer and Jody Flaherty. He was also predeceased by a grandchild; son-in-law, James Holliday; brother, James; and sister, Lisa. A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Christopher Anthony Abrino

Christopher Anthony Abrino, 36, formerly of Port Matilda, ascended into Heaven to his Lord on June 11, 2026. Chris loved hunting, fishing and cooking. He is survived by his mother, Karen (Bob) Gephart; and his father, David Abrino (Michele Bonsell); two sisters, Katie and Nicole (Dakota) Kelley; a niece, Amelia; his maternal grandfather, Paul Stamm; uncle, Brian (Lisa) Stamm; paternal grandmother, Sharon Verdakel; and uncle, Eugene (Rebecca) Abrino. He is also survived by a former stepmother, Rhonda Cadle, along with three other stepsiblings. Christopher was met at the gate of our ...

Jeannine M. Fagley

Jeannine M. Fagley, 89, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Milton and Malkey (Batrus) Lantz. Jeannine married Richard “Lee” Fagley on July 26, 1958. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years; her ...

Helen M. Glashauser

Helen M. Glashauser, 98, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Curwensville, the daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Slovick) Crookshank. She was twice married: first to Mark Farrell who passed away Nov. 10, 1970, and later to George Glashauser, who passed away May 31, 2011. Surviving are a son, James “Jim” (Mary) Farrell of Altoona; six grand­children: Ryan (Jessica) Farrell, Graham (Ashley) Farrell, Todd (Missy) Farrell, Katie (Anthony) Razzano, Jennifer (Benjamin) Weaver and Evan ...

Mary Joyce Law

Mary Joyce Law, 89, of Altoona, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Pearl (Wolf) Johnson. Joyce was married twice, first to William Samuelson, and later to Ed Law, who preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Bill (Donna) and Jeff Samuelson; her stepson, Ed Law (Carrie); and her first husband, William Samuelson. A proud 1954 graduate of Altoona High School, Joyce devoted over 45 years to her beauty career in Juniata. In accordance with her wishes, no public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

George R. McKnight

George R. McKnight, 67, Mount Union, passed away peacefully on Saturday at the Embassy of Huntingdon Park. He was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Hobble) McKnight. In addition to his parents, George was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert McKnight Jr. Mr. McKnight is ...