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Obituaries

Howard J. ‘Keppy’ Kephart

Howard J. “Keppy” Kephart, 87, of Bellwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 2025, at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Dysart, a son of the late Merle H. and Esther J. (Vincent) Kephart. On Oct. 10, 1964, he ...

Geraldine L. Racz

Geraldine L. Racz, 90, of Upland, died Monday. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Pierzchala) Watters. Mrs. Racz was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; sons, Francis “Frank” and Joseph; and her sisters, Eleanor Watters and Audrey Watkins. Surviving ...

James David Vargo

James David Vargo, 76, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday afternoon in Naples, Fla. James, affection­ately known as “Dave,” was born in Cresson, the son of Joseph and Barbara Vargo. He married Barbara Lou Woodring on April 4, 1970, in Hollidaysburg. Dave is survived by his ...

Annabelle A. (Whipple) Wagner

Annabelle A. (Whipple) Wagner, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Williamsport, daughter of the late Tyson and Bessie (Wright) Whipple. She married James Wagner in 1947, who preceded her in death in 1984. Surviving are a ...