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 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, 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, 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, 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 ...
Mildred Diane Bunn, 74, of Altoona, passed away Aug. 25, 2026, at Greenwood Village in Lewistown. Born in Williamsburg, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Brenneman) Bunn, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded by three brothers. Mildred is survived by her siblings: Raymond, Susan, Penny, Greg and Becky. A 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School, Mildred lived a simple, steady life rooted in family. She didn’t work outside the home, but she was present in the ways that matter most. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, ...
