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Frances L. ‘Fay’ Gabany

Frances L. “Fay” Gabany, 94, of Ebensburg, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona to the late Ronald and Maragret (Sheehan) Wyland. She was also predeceased by her husband, John; and siblings: David, Rosie and Gerald. Surviving are children: Bonita Moore, David, Gloria Dziabo, Douglas, Mary and Anita Malloy; many grandchildren; siblings: Lois, Jean, Paul, Ruth and Edward; and sister-in-law, Kathy Drass. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg. A funeral Mass will follow at 1 p.m. at Holy Name Church, Ebensburg.

Daniel Lee Garman

Daniel Lee Garman, 64, of Glasgow, died Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Dean Sr. and Nina B. (Bowman) Garman. Danny is survived by a daughter, Jessica Garman; grandchildren, Adelynn Rose and Hadley Grace Krepps; siblings: Patti Lesser, Dean Jr., Betsy Walstrom and Jaymee Miller; and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation or service. His wish is to have his cremains sprinkled at Chincoteague Island, Va. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Alan R. Krier

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of attorney Alan R. Krier on April 29, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Beatrice (Goldberg) and Ralph Krier. On April 11, 1964, he married the love of his life, Cynthia Menza Krier, at the Eisenhower Chapel in State College.He ...

Henry J. ‘Hank’ Trybus

Henry J. “Hank” Trybus, 71, Altoona, peacefully passed away Wednesday, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born in Windber, son of the late Fred and Lenore (Hamil) Trybus. On June 21, 1975, he married his best friend, Sharon E. Moses, in Cresson. In addition to his wife, ...

Lawrence A. ‘Red’ ‘Sonny’ Garner

Lawrence A. “Red” “Sonny” Garner, 84, of La Jose, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Charles and Ella (Sparr) Garner. He married Alta Pearl Farber on Oct. 25, 1963. Surviving is the love of his life of 61 years, Alta Pearl; a daughter, ...

Nancy Ann Jones

Nancy Ann Jones, 79, Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona after a prolonged illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Nozie J. and Johanna (Vigliotti) Calabrese. On Feb. 4, 1967, she married Patrick T. Jones at Sacred Heart Church, Altoona. Nancy is survived by her ...