Nelson E. Ritchey, 92, known affectionately as “Jack,” “Pap” and “Old Pap,” of Duncansville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Blue Knob, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Bowser) Ritchey. On May 25, 1956, he married Dolores Arlene ...

Velma J. Singer, 98, of Altoona, passed away peacefully early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, she married William L. Singer on Nov. 5, 1943, at Grace United Methodist Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2014, after 70 years of marriage. She is survived by ...

Mary Theresa Weber, 93, of Ebensburg, died March 21, 2025, at the Village of Maple Heights, Ebensburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1931, in rural Ashville, daughter of the late Harvey and Coletta (Rabus) Weakland. She is survived by daughter, Barbara O’Brien; ...

Sr. Mary Timothy Galbraith RSM, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on March 20, 2025, at The Meadows Skilled Care facility, Dallas, Pa. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Julia E. LeVan and John H. Galbraith MD. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1944 and ...