A memorial service for Delores L. Alley, 89, of Altoona, formerly of Tipton, who died Feb. 12, 2025, will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. Friends will be received from 4 until the 5 p.m. service at the funeral home.
Raymond Claude Burget, 87, formerly of Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late David Blair and Florence O. (Walker) Burget. He married Ramona Kay “Monie” Smith on Nov. 30, 1958, and she died June 10, 2019. He is survived by three children: Duane C. Burget and wife, Missi, of Altoona; Danny C. Burget and wife, Sylvia, of Martinsburg; and Linda K. Allison and husband, Mark, of Williamsburg; a daughter-in-law, Lynn Burget in Florida; nine grandchildren; eight ...
Donna Caroline Gargon, 88, Duncansville, peacefully passed away at her home Monday surrounded by family. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Hector J. and Stella (Yeckley) Ferri. Preceding her in death were a granddaughter, Elisse Khara; sister, Bonnie Gatewood; and brother, James Ferri. Donna is survived by her loving husband, Paul, whom she married July 25, 1958; four daughters: Susan Centineo and husband, Michael DiFrancesco; Lisa and husband, John Martin; Dianne Elizabeth; and Dana Daugherty and Jeff Resch; grandchildren: Asa Gargon-Hernandes; Laura Nowalk and husband, ...
Michael John “Mike” Hillard, 40, of Cambridge, Md., passed away March 8, 2025, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He was born in Altoona, the son of Joyce Stayer Hillard. He attended and graduated from Altoona Area High School, Class of 2002. He also earned vocational ...
Matthew C. Johnson, 38, of Duncansville, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of Charles and Tami (Hoover) Johnson. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Zachary (Rachel); three nephews: Ryan, Mason and Gage; and a niece, Alexis. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Homer Hoover Jr., in 2017. Matt graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School and Penn State with a degree in agribusiness management. He was employed by Sheetz as a merchandising coordinator. Matt was a life member of the Duncansville Fire Company ...
Robert J. “Bob” Larson, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Oscar and Nellie (Stahley) Larson. Robert married Mary Ann Ergler on Feb. 6, 1960, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years; two ...
