Pastor Kenneth G. “Ken” Downs Sr., 73, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Family and friends will be received at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Holsinger Church of the Brethren, Bakers Summit. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.
Eric J. “Dif” Eckenrode, 51, Carrolltown, passed away at home Tuesday. He was born in Spangler, the son of Alfred and Mary Virginia “Ginger” (Brown) Eckenrode. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Karen Grigg and Judi Shero. He is survived by ...
S. (Salvatore) Frank Fiore, 96, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, after a brief illness. Frank was born in Altoona, son of Salvatore and Sarina (Tripician) Fiore. He married Florine (Watters) on June 17, 1953, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic ...
Alice E. Hopkins, 77, Cresson, peacefully passed away Monday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Andrew and Eileen (Bolvin) Chuckalovchak. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Lynn; a son, Jeffery; ...
Esther Jane Kensinger, 76, of Martinsburg, passed peacefully into the arms of her redeemer, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jane; her father, Vernon; and a brother, Dale. Surviving are brothers: Ernie (Kate), Rodney (Sharon) and Steve; and a sister, Spring. Esther also has many cousins, nephews, nieces and their families. Esther was most recently a resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home, ...
John P. “Jack” Porta, 81, of Altoona, passed away Monday after an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Herman and Rita (Wiedemer) Porta. Surviving are his long-time companion, Ellen Casey, who was the love of his life; a sister, Regina Sharpe; and brother, Bob ...
