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Alma Darlene Hazlett

Alma Darlene Hazlett, 85, of Altoona, peacefully departed this life on Friday to be reunited with her Lord and Savior. Born in Tyrone, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joe and Virginia (Grove) Robinson. In February 1960, Darlene united in marriage with John M. Hazlett, sharing many years of love and companionship. Alongside her beloved husband, she is lovingly remembered by her son, Jeff Hazlett, and his wife, Jackie, of Altoona; and her dear sister, Vicki (Robinson) Szebin of Altoona. Her legacy also lives on through numerous devoted grandchildren and great-grandchildren ...

George Albert Hull

George Albert Hull, 87, of Duncansville, died Thursday at Celebration Villa. He was born in Reading, son of the late Hiriam and Pearl Hull. Surviving are daughters, Susan Haupt (Steve) and Jennifer Pint (Chris); and grandchildren: Emily Cerett, Ethan Haupt, Christian Colosimo and Matthew Pint. George served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was director of special events for the American Cancer Society and worked as a radio host in Bedford. All services will be privately held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.

Gregory W. ‘Greg’ Kitt

Gregory W. “Greg” Kitt, 64, of Altoona, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Constance (Cherullo) and William Walter Kitt. Greg was a 1980 graduate of Altoona Area High School and attended Holy Oak Community College in ...

Kenneth L. Kumpf

Kenneth L. Kumpf, 70, Altoona, passed away May 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth C. Rhodes and Betty G. Stahl. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorenda S. Vaughn; and his brother, Ron Stahl. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. (Johnson) Kumpf; children, Kenneth Kumpf Jr. and wife, Mary, and Lindsay Nash and husband, Zack; grandchildren: Landon and Christian Kumpf, Airalyn McElhinney and Caleb Kennedy; a brother, Barry Kumpf; special nieces: Autumn Miller, Amber McClellan and Erica Crownover; and many other nieces and ...

Mark ‘Kevin’ Leiden

Mark “Kevin” Leiden, 67, of Altoona, died late Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul F. Sr. and Laura D. (Ciambotti) Leiden. He married Gisele Derr Ingram. Surviving are his wife, Gisele; three children: daughter, Kathy L. Kinser at home; son, Mark K. Leiden Jr. (Farrah) of Altoona; and daughter, Marie E. Leiden at home; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two sisters, Sister Donna Marie Leiden and Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Maurer; and two brothers, Michael Joseph Leiden Sr. and Steven ...

Susanne Marie Orr

Susanne Marie Orr, 47, Altoona, died May 21, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, after a sudden illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Walter and Carol Miller. On Jan. 6, 2001, Susanne married Christopher Orr. She was employed as a CNA at the Presbyterian ...