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Dr. Robert A. Baker

Dr. Robert A. Baker, 79, of Alexandria, passed away Monday. He is survived by daughters: Brenda Michel, Carrie Hicks and Laura Garrett; and nine grandchildren: Cameron, Megan, Morgan and Colton Michel; Jenna, Josh and Violet Hicks; and Lily and Gabriel Garrett. In 1976, Dr. Baker established his private dental practice in Altoona and enjoyed a long and distinguished career. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. service Friday, July 31, 2026, at John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with his grandson, Cameron Alan Michel, officiating.

Mona Gayle Black

Mona Gayle Black, 90, of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Queen, the oldest daughter of the late Lester C. and Alma E. (Briggle) Burket. Mona is survived by her daughter, Jill Lynette (Black) Knisely; two grandchildren, Garrett Wayne and ...

Nancy Mitchell

Nancy Mitchell, 81, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Betty Monborne of Barnesboro; and a brother, David Monborne of Northern Cambria. Nancy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Steve Mitchell; her ...

Deacon James L. Woomer

Deacon James L. Woomer, 78, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Charlotte (Wait) Woomer-Weight and his stepfather, Lester Weight. Jim married Kathy M. Greene on May 3, ...

Robert J. Brooks

Robert J. Brooks, 72, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert J. and Betty Jane (Barr) Brooks. He married Brenda Lee Long, who preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2022. Robert is survived by his daughter, BettyJo Bennett (Dan) in New York; and two sisters, Alice Weatherwalk and Ruth Vaughn of Altoona. He was preceded in death by three siblings: Dolores Smith, Frances Fornwalt and Bill Brooks. Robert was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed working on cars and was a race car enthusiast. At the ...

Shawn Michael Eckenrode

Shawn Michael Eckenrode, 42, Tyrone, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Adrian “Eggs” II and Marcie (Wilson) Eckenrode of Loretto. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Adrian and Constance Eckenrode; and maternal grandparents, Gerald and Shirley ...