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Marguerite E. (Baker) Ryan

Marguerite E. (Baker) Ryan, 89, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family. Marguerite was born Aug. 20, 1935, in Altoona, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Hatch) Baker. She married William Ryan of Altoona on Sept. 29, 1954, and ...

Edward J. Heverly

Edward J. Heverly, 68, of Altoona, passed away April 5, 2025, after an automobile accident. Friends will be received from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 619 E. Main St., Roaring Spring, PA 16673, where a funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Esther M. ‘Mimi’ (Ebersole) Kuhns

Esther M. “Mimi” (Ebersole) Kuhns, 82, of Martinsburg, passed away March 28, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Martinsburg Church of God. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church, with Pastor James Shaffer officiating, followed by a celebration of life in the church hall. Private inurnment at Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Richard E. Miner

Richard E. Miner, 97, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home. He was born at home in Logan Township, son of the late John Wesley and Esther Grace (Sell) Miner. On April 11, 1970, he married Mary Agnes Strobel. In addition to his wife, Mary; he is survived by his daughter, ...

Robert E. Pleva

Robert E. Pleva, 73, of Hollidaysburg, was finally able to join his wife of 50 years, Karen, in Heaven on Tuesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Bob was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank J. and Rose Marie (Kolarczyk) Pleva. His wife, Karen A. Maier, whom he married on ...

Erminia A. ‘Ermy’ Ruggiere

Erminia A. “Ermy” Ruggiere, 93, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Salvatore and Stella (Gannarelli) Carosielli. On Oct. 21, 1951, she married Michael S. Ruggiere at St. ...