Kevin L. Johnson, 63, Portsmouth, Va., formerly of King, passed away peacefully May 28, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the Rev. Paul D. Johnson and the late Shelby (Claycomb) Johnson. Kevin is survived by his wife, Lisa Sharpe Johnson; ...
James E. “Jim” “Junior” Kelly, 60, of Altoona, died early Tuesday afternoon at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Rose Marie (DeWitt) Kelly. He married Sherri Ann Stehley on Nov. 21, 1987, in Altoona. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, ...
Nancy M. Koehle, 87, of Altoona, died May 30, 2026, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Leonard and Goldie (McNulty) Farabaugh. She married Charles E. Koehle on Aug. 4, 1962, in Altoona. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 2018. Surviving are three sons: Thomas A. Koehle of Altoona, Scott D. Koehle (Angie) of Peoria, Ariz., and Adam C. Koehle of Boise, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and another expected soon; a special niece, Linda Snyder of Altoona; and numerous extended family ...
Virginia Lucille Ronan, 75, lovingly known as VA to many, passed away peacefully in Ocala, Fla., on May 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Palatka, Fla., the daughter of Herbert and Beulah Thrasher. From a young age, Virginia carried herself with strength, ...
Dennis John Skorupa,73, of Gallitzin, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Mary (Vinich) Skorupa. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George. Surviving are his wife, Darlene; daughter, Heather (Brian) Noel; son, Dennis “Ryan” Skorupa; and granddaughter, Brookelyn Skorupa. Dennis will be remembered for his kindness, his curiosity, his hardworking nature and the countless memories he created with those he loved. Friends will be received from 5 until the 7 p.m. service Monday, June 8, 2026, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., ...
Deborah A. Wagner, 73, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Bathurst) Shaffer. Deborah married Allen S. Wagner on Dec. 3, 1977, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. They shared 46 years of marriage before he ...
