Donna Caroline Gargon, 88, Duncansville, peacefully passed away Monday at her home, 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, ...
Robert L. “Bob” Holliday, 56, of Antis Township, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of Lucinda (Wilson) and the late Robert S. Holliday. He is survived by his sons, Scott R. and Timothy N. Holliday; grandchildren, Jayde A. and Tyler N. Holliday-Reeves; his mother, Lucinda (Robert Prough) Rinker; a sister, Debbie A. (Patrick) Baker; his niece and nephew, Katelynn and Nathan Baker; and fiancee, Denna Datres. Robert retired as a machine adjuster at Commercial Envelope after 38 years of service. He was a member of UVHA Bellwood. Bob enjoyed ...
Thomas G. Ivory, 70, St. Augustine, died Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Lucille (Strohmier) Ivory. His brother, Phil, also preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Luann; a son, Ryan Ivory; granddaughter, Jayden Ivory; siblings: Janet Conrad, Daniel, Earl, Russell, Lisa Busch, Connie Cretin, Michael and Patty Stockley; and a large extended family. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Augustine ...
Pastor Carl T. Miner, 71, Martinsburg, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas and Kay Miner. He was also predeceased by the mother of his three children, Sharon; and siblings, Penny and Stephen. Surviving is his wife, Martha; children: Sheri Markuson, Karen Bresslin, Kris Miner, John Delvin, Kimberly Cornelius and Robert Delvin; his grandchildren; and siblings, Sharon Howe and T. Craig Miner. Visitation is from 3 until the 5 p.m. service Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Martinsburg Church of God. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.
Violet L. Pfahler, 65, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly at her home early Wednesday morning. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Harold F. “Bones” and Mary Anna “Peanie” (Hornberger) Brower. On Aug. 14, 1983, she married Randy B. Pfahler at Riggles Gap Bible ...
Jerimiah L. Spade, 46, Lakemont, died unexpectedly at UPMC Altoona on Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of Marlene (Spade) and the late Elwood Ritchey. Surviving are his mother; his fiancee, Tonya Carlheim; children: Isaiah, Kiara, Makenna, Jada, Somer and Bella; stepchildren, Jake and Jasmyne Lauver; a grandson, Carter; and a brother, Jerry Spade. Jerimiah enjoyed singing karaoke, fishing, hunting and playing softball. Friends will be received from 5 until the 7 p.m. memorial service Monday, March 31, 2025, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.
