Gary W. Claar Sr., 80, Duncansville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Julius E. and Betty L. (Larson) Claar. He married Nancy L. Snyder on Sept. 2, 1967. Surviving are his wife; a son, Gary Wayne ...

John Hanlin, 75, of Hermitage, passed away the morning of March 26, 2025, at the Avalon Nursing Home in New Castle, Pa. John was born in Altoona to James J. and Anastasia (Arseniu) Hanlin. John was an English professor at Tufts University for many years. He is survived by his brother, ...

Martha Lucinda Liebegott, 75, Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Janet Reifsteck. Martha was also preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Stombaugh. Surviving are a son, Erik (Shelby); granddaughters: Abigail, Ava and Alivia; brothers: ...

Robert D. Sharer II, “The Ancient One,” 80, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Sewickley, a son of the late Robert D. and Dorothy G. (Hample) Sharer. On Aug. 23, 1967, in Tarboro, N.C., he married Edith (Bell) Sharer, who survives. Also surviving are four sons: Robert III ...