Jay E. Strawmire, 84, Altoona, passed away. He was born Aug. 4, 1939, in Altoona, son of the late Russel J. and Ethel C. (Burns) Strawmire. On June 17, 1961, he married Sally A. Davis at Holy Rosary Parish. She preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 2022. Jay is survived by a son, Michael P. ...

Stephen W. Thompson, 70, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was a son of the late Harry E. and T. Jeanne (Cruse) Thompson. On May 8, 1973, in Duncansville, he was united in marriage to the former Diana (Steiner) Thompson. Along with his wife of 51 ...

James W. Fisher Jr., 75, Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James W. Sr. and Arlene (Bennett) Fisher. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Deborah; children: Stefanie Fornari, Gwen Eaken and James A. Fisher; grandchildren: Chuckie, Mason, Tyson, Bryson, Jaxson ...

Rose Marie Gripp, 88, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at Graystone Grande Palazzo, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Henry A. and Marie E. (Bottenfield) Gripp. She is survived by special friends, Carol Makdad and Sally Myers; “adopted” nephews: Julian, ...