Jane Marie “Janie” (Hanawalt) Messner, 70, passed away Saturday, Aug 1, 2026, after a long battle with breast cancer. Surviving are her beloved husband of 54 years, Ray Messner Jr.; their son, Jason Messner, and his wife, Jamie, and their daughter, Athena; their daughter, Amanda ...
Virginia Muffie died Thursday. Surviving are two daughters, Justina and Maxine; and two grandchildren, Roxann and Donna, whom she raised. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; a sister; and a daughter. “May you take comfort that Virginia is with the Lord and you have the strength to carry on with all your memories.”
Bryson James Myers, 3, Tyrone, died Thursday after accidentally drowning in a swimming pool. He was born in Tyrone, son of Eric and Chelsey (Judd) Myers. Surviving are his parents; and his special caregivers, his grandparents, Charles and Patricia Miller of Tyrone. Bryson was a very loving boy. He touched everyone’s heart when you met him with his big smile and big brown eyes looking at you. He was a very active boy. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Derman Funeral Home Inc., Pastor Ken Patterson officiating. ...
Patrick J. Owens, 62, Hastings, died Tuesday. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., son of the late Francis and Shirley (Shultz) Owens. Surviving are his wife, Donna; stepchildren, Deanna and Hugh; many grandchildren; and siblings: Kevin, Debbie, Laura and Brian. He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine; and a stepdaughter, Donna. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. Interment will be at St. Bernard Cemetery, Hastings.
Douglas K. Reed, 65, of Altoona, died Monday. He was born in Lewistown, son of Herbert and the late Saralee (Yeater) Reed. Surviving are his father; his former wife, Lisa; and their two children, Devon and Delaney; and his son, Michael. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona.
Kevin E. Rhodes, 60, Martinsburg, died Monday. He was born in Martinsburg, son of Lloyd and Kathryn M. (Shultz) Rhodes. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children: Wade, Weston and Sadie; three grandchildren; and four siblings: Randy, Christine, Laura and Ruth. Friends will be received from 6 until the 7 p.m. memorial service Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.
