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Harry Leonard Reeseman

Harry Leonard Reeseman, 72, Altoona, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Virginia Flesko Reeseman. He is survived by his significant other, Katheryn Yerty of Altoona; siblings: Ronald Reeseman, Jimmy Reeseman, Gloria Colley and Nancy Umbower; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Jimmy and Nancy. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

John F. ‘Jack’ Richardson

John F. “Jack” Richardson, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday after a brief illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Herbert and Norine (Bullis) Richardson. He married Christine Knox, who preceded him in death in 2015. Jack was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas. He retired as a superintendent from Westvaco. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Raymond David Taylor

Raymond David Taylor, 87, of Six Mile Run, died Thursday. He was born in Coaldale, son of the late Grant and Sarah “Sadie” (Smith) Taylor. Surviving are his wife, Donna; a son, David; grandchildren: Grant, Gage and Jaclyn; a sister, Sally Siclari; a sister-in-law, Hazel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Richard, Charles, Marvin and Shirley. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., 5010 Railroad Ave., Broad Top City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, ...

Edith Margaret Wineland

Edith M. Wineland, 92, formerly of Kearney, Bedford County, died Monday at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in Fulton County, daughter of the late Stanley and Myrtle (Foor) Wright. She was predeceased by two husbands, Joe Swindell and Foster Wineland; and siblings: Stanley “Sonny,” Ronald, Thomas, Jean, Dorcas and Beatrice. Surviving are her son, Kim Swindell; many grandchildren; and siblings: Robert, Jerry, Joe and Maryann. Visitation is from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Thursday, March 6, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Raymond ‘Poge’ Bendon

Raymond “Poge” Bendon, 88 Gallitzin died Feb. 28, 2025 at James E. VanZandt Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Gallitzin, the son of Clair and Anna (Shrokee) Bendon. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Deanna McConnell, on Nov. 11, 2013; grandson, Joseph Krawczyk; and ...

Mary Jane ‘Jane’ Chirdon

Mary Jane “Jane” Chirdon was taken to her eternal home on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona and spent her childhood in Martinsburg with her parents, Paul and Julia (Replogle) Longenecker. Jane is survived and was deeply loved by her husband, ...