William John Obert, of Bedford, passed away July 2, 2026. He was born to William and Ruth (Jug) Obert. William is survived by his wife, Sherry J. (Mills). He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-69. Friends and ...

Franklin R. Sweed Jr., 86, of RD LaJose, died July 4, 2026, at Maple Heights, Ebensburg. Born June 9, 1939, he was the son of Frank R. Sweed Sr. and Mary Christinia Smith and raised as a foster son of Pearl and Merle Hockenberry. He is survived by children: Robert (Diane) Sweed of Altoona, ...

Robert G. McCauley Jr., 69, Altoona, died Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Zada (Miller) McCauley. Surviving are two daughters, Danielle Weeden and Lindsey DeAntonio; two grandsons; three siblings: Shawn, Patrick and Helen; and his ex-wife, Debra. He was preceded in ...

Marilyn Paula Hamp, 84, Altoona, died June 22, 2026. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bernard P. and Lucille E. (Harshburger) Steak. She is the last of her family, being preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hamp; and brothers, Brian G. Steak and Bernard F. “Pete” Steak. ...