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Obituaries

Robert P. Carey

Robert P. Carey, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John A. Jr. and Georgette N. (Kelley) Carey. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Jimmy Lego. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Mary M. (Johnston) Carey, whom he married on ...

JoeElla (Jones) Howard

Our beloved wife and mother, JoeElla Jones Howard, of Abbottstown, fell asleep in death on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 84. JoeElla was born in Jackson, Miss., daughter of the late Fines Jones and Deveda Grayson Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her ...

Brenton Lawrence ‘Brent’ Ross

Brenton Lawrence “Brent” Ross, 54, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of Jo Ann (Kuhn) Pfahler and Lawrence J. Ross, who survive. Also surviving are children, Riley Ross, Madison Wesner and Christopher Loudenslager; his sister, Lindsay (Pfahler) Roche; stepbrother, ...

Paul S. Swayne Jr.

Paul S. Swayne Jr., 87, of Tyrone, passed away on July 20, 2024. He was the son of the late Paul S. Sr. and Priscilla (Hoffman) Swayne. He is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years, Carol (Shultz). Paul was a graduate of the electrical trades program at Thaddeus Stevens College of ...