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Nelson E. Ritchey

Nelson E. Ritchey, 92, known affectionately as “Jack,” “Pap” and “Old Pap,” of Duncansville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Blue Knob, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Bowser) Ritchey. On May 25, 1956, he married Dolores Arlene Bowser in Winchester, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Arlene; his son, Danny Ritchey (Lisa) of Blue Knob; his daughter, Tammie Reffner (Tim) of Altoona; two grandchildren, Obadiah (Erin) and Jacob (Danielle); and three great-grandchildren: Trenton, Isaiah and Elias. He is ...

Velma J. Singer

Velma J. Singer, 98, of Altoona, passed away peacefully early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, she married William L. Singer on Nov. 5, 1943, at Grace United Methodist Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2014, after 70 years of marriage. She is survived by ...

Mary Theresa Weber

Mary Theresa Weber, 93, of Ebensburg, died March 21, 2025, at the Village of Maple Heights, Ebensburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1931, in rural Ashville, daughter of the late Harvey and Coletta (Rabus) Weakland. She is survived by daughter, Barbara O’Brien; ...

Sr. Mary Timothy Galbraith RSM

Sr. Mary Timothy Galbraith RSM, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on March 20, 2025, at The Meadows Skilled Care facility, Dallas, Pa. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Julia E. LeVan and John H. Galbraith MD. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1944 and ...

Richard D. ‘Bud’ Isenberg Sr./Judith Nadine ‘Judy’ (Wertz) Isenberg

Friends and family of Richard D. “Bud” Isenberg Sr., 83, and Judith Nadine “Judy” (Wertz) Isenberg, 83, both of Tyrone, will gather for a Celebration of Life from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the dining hall at Camp Anderson, 1057 Vanscoyoc Hollow Road, Tyrone. A light lunch will be provided and a memorial slideshow will be shown.

Pastor Ronald Edward Korzeniowski Sr.

Pastor Ronald Edward Korzeniowski Sr., 79, Irvona, died Wednesday. He was born in Dorchester, Mass., a son of the late Stanley and Stephanie (Kwiatkowska) Korzeniowski. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; sons, Pastor Ronald Jr. and Brian; grandchildren: Ashley Planavsky, Joshua and Aaron; a great-grandson, Elijah Planavsky; a great-grandson on the way, Noah Planavsky; and brothers, Robert and Kenneth. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.