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Obituaries

Ralph Stuart Jenkins

Ralph Stuart Jenkins, 64, formerly of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. He was born in Fort Dix, N.J., son of the late Dairy and Ruby L. (Jacobs) Jenkins. Ralph was the fifth of eight children. He graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1977. ...

Mabel Joan Lightner

Mabel Joan Lightner, 87, of Coalport, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Haida Healthcare in Hastings. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of George E. Cookson and Rose M. (McCabe) Wong. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Done W. Wong, whom she dearly loved. She married Richard ...

Robert S. ‘Banks’ and Joyce A. (Moore) Madara

A graveside service for Robert S. “Banks,” 93, and Joyce A. (Moore) Madara, 94, of Florida, formerly of Bellwood, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.

Virginia Louise McGarvey

Virginia Louise McGarvey, 85, Hollentown, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Hollentown, a daughter of the late Blair and Isabelle (Reffner) Rickard. Surviving are her husband, Robert; children: Blair (Darlene) McGarvey, DeeDee (Terry) Miles, LeeAnn “Annie” McGarvey, Randy ...