Sophia Marie Chyr, 14, of Lilly, passed away Sunday. She was born in Lewistown, the daughter of Joseph and Charina (Myers) Chyr. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandmother, Gloria Jean Myers; and paternal grandfather, Joseph M. Chyr Sr. Surviving are her parents; brothers, Isaiah ...

Ronald D. Ferreri, 77, of Waldwick, N.J., formerly of Altoona, died Oct. 26, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia, a son of the late Leonard and Virginia (Borynak) Ferreri. On Oct. 4, 1986, he married Carla L. Culp at the Penn State Altoona Chapel. Ron is survived by his wife; a son, Ronnie A. ...

Paul Albert “Pat” Knouse, 90, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at Celebration Villa, Duncansville. He was born in Lilly, son of the late Paul Joseph and Mary Ann (Wresh) Knouse. Paul married Janet M. Gallice on June 24, 1961, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Janet; and two ...

Mark T. Lechene, 72, Patton, passed away Tuesday at Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, Hastings. He was born in Warren, Mich., son of the late Leo and Rose Marie (Hoste) Lechene. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Diane (Diehl) Lechene; sons, Craig Lechene in North Carolina; Nathan ...