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Elaine Marie Burk

Elaine Marie Burk, 80, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Saturday at her residence. She was the beloved daughter of the late James Albert Wolfe and the late Genevieve Amelia (Podurski) Wolfe. On July 27, 1974, Elaine married her soulmate and love of her life, Larry Chester Burk, marking ...

Pamela Anne Close

A memorial service for Pamela A. Close, Allemans, who died Nov. 30, 2024, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Allemansville United Methodist Church, Pastor Robert Ford officiating. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Nancy Jean (Casher) Stiles

Nancy Jean Stiles, 93, of Cresson, passed away Saturday at Hilltop Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Norman P. and Theresa C. (Wyland) Casher. Surviving are her children: Russell (Patricia) Stiles Jr., Theresa Benzie, David Stiles, Rebecca Stiles and Peggy (Dan) Gaida; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell A. Stiles Sr.; daughters: Carol, Susan, Mary and Margaret; brothers, Charles and Francis; sisters: LaRue, Marie, Bernice, Dorothy and Anna Mae; and a grandson, ...

Rose A. Troxell

Rose A. (Rosie) Troxell, 91, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Waschalk) Mayernick. On Aug. 3, 1957, she married Merrill Troxell at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2023. She is survived by ...

Angeline ‘Angie’ Batrus

Angeline “Angie” Batrus, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Antonio and Carmella (Garafalo) Polignone. She married George T. Batrus on Nov. 18, 1962. He preceded her in death on May 29, ...

Kylie Jo Booher

Kylie Jo Booher “Kylie Nathaniel,” 44, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of Myrtus Randall “Randy” Booher of Huntingdon and Texanne S. Purdy of Huntingdon. Surviving are two sisters, Karissa D. Nevitt “Karissa ...