Melvin R. Pfahler, 72, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of Iva M. (Adams) Pfahler and the late Melvin S. Pfahler. He married Verajean R. Wigand on Jan. 13, 2009, at Pinecroft United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; his mother; six ...

Fred I. Rutherford, 96, formerly of Altoona, died Thursday evening at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William and Delma (Cornelius) Rutherford. He married Ethel O. Dunmire on May 27, 1950, in Cumberland, Md. She preceded him in death April 12, ...

NEW YORK — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died. Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter ...

For thy sweet love remembered, we announce the passing of Marguerite R. Albarano, 85, Altoona, on Saturday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Eva (DiAntonio) Ruggery. She married Raymond A. Albarano on Oct. 3, 1964. He preceded her ...