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Lynn E. ‘Smitty’ Smith

Lynn E. “Smitty” Smith, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William C. and Barbara (Riley) Smith. On Oct. 7, 1969, in Greensboro, N.C., he was united in marriage to the former Deborah (Cox) Smith. Along with his wife of 55 ...

Barbara Kay Taylor

Barbara Kay Taylor, 77, of Tyrone, passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles E. and Ethel L. (Patterson) Kirkpatrick. On Nov. 12, 1977, in their home, she married Richard Taylor, her husband of 47½ years, who ...

Deborah A. ‘Debbie’ Weakland

Deborah A. “Debbie” Weakland, 76, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Ottawa, Canada. Debbie married Joseph F. Weakland on June 19, 1971, in Ottawa. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; a son, Joseph F. Weakland; ...

Betty L. Weyant

Betty L. Weyant, 93, of Queen, passed away Saturday at Maple Heights, Ebensburg. She was born in Bedford, daughter of the late Warren and Ella (Kauffman) Moses. She was married to Clarence “Pete” Weyant. Surviving are three grandchildren: Shawnelle Dively (Travis Weakland), Robbie ...

Harry A. Yeager

Harry A. Yeager, 79, of Juniata, passed away peacefully Tuesday. He was born in Juniata, the son of Merrill and Pauline (Harshberger) Yeager. Harry lived his entire life in the community he cherished. Harry married Louise Ann (Hartman) Yeager on Feb. 27, 1965, and they shared 56 years ...

Joyce Lenora (Hoffman) Boyer

Joyce Lenora (Hoffman) Boyer, 91, formerly of Tyrone, passed away at the Church of God Home in Carlisle. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late John Orace and Luella (Burns) Hoffman. She was married Aug. 2, 1952, to Charles W. “Bill” Boyer, who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2007. Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Tyrone High School and a lifetime member of the Christ United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities. She retired from Kopp Drug in Tyrone in 1966 and was formerly employed at City Pharmacy and Bell Telephone. Joyce enjoyed reading, sending cards, ...