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David Gayle Hammaker

David Gayle Hammaker, 72, of East Freedom, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in Altoona, son of Ione Ruth (Davis) Hammaker and the late Cyrus Adam Hammaker Jr. Surviving are a brother, Paul (Wanda); sisters, Carol Radomski and Mary Beth Levrio; nephews: Jared, Corey and Luke Hammaker and Miles Levrio; and nieces: Charlotte and Julia Radomski and Emma Levrio. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother-in-law, Jay Levrio. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Lisa Marie (Moyer) Lender

Lisa Marie (Moyer) Lender, 40, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Altoona, peacefully passed away in her sleep at home on Tuesday. Lisa was born in Altoona, the daughter of Thomas and Evelyn (Johnson) Moyer of Altoona. She worked as a warehouse manager for Inco Beverage in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, Lisa is survived by her brother, Thomas J. “TJ” Glenny (spouse, Clay W. Glenny); and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no visitation, and all services are private. The Ott Funeral Home Inc., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard A. Miller

Richard A. Miller, 76, of Altoona, died early Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 2025, at Haida Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Hastings. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Thomas L. and Mary A. (Williams) Miller. Surviving are six nephews: Robert, Shawn, Pat, Jerry, Steve and John; and four nieces: Helen, Mary Lee, Amy and Becky; a brother-in-law, Gerald Clowson; and numerous extended family members and friends. Richard was preceded in death by three sisters: Zada (Miller) McCauley, Virginia (Miller) Stitt and Barbara (Miller) Clowson; a niece, Sharon “Missy” Schumacher; and ...

Donna Jean Thomas

Donna Jean Thomas, 83, of Tyrone, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Jesse B. and Ellen K. (Wicker) Banks. On Dec. 8, 1972, she married John R. Thomas, who preceded her in death. She leaves behind her ...

Scott A. Wilt

Scott A. Wilt, 51, of Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of Herb L. and Mary Louise (Fogle) Wilt. Surviving are his parents; four children: Kayle, Braden, Cayden and JayCee; four grandchildren: Zayla, Amyla, Roara and Cohen; three brothers: Herb Jr., Steve ...

Kenneth Glenn Detwiler

Kenneth Glenn Detwiler, 76, of Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2025, at Maple Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center, Ebensburg. A celebration of life service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.