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Lorna Irene Replogle

Lorna Irene Replogle, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Charles W. and Dolores G. (Moore) Eshelman. Lorna was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen. Surviving are her husband, Gerald; daughters, Crystal Campbell and Amber Replogle; and grandchildren: Amanda Campbell, Paiton Campbell and Evan Replogle. Friends will be received from 1 until the 3 p.m. celebration of life memorial service Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Target One Ministries Church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.

Franklin R. Sweed Jr.

Franklin R. Sweed Jr., 87, of rural La Jose, Pa., died at Maple Heights Health & Rehab Center, Ebensburg. He was the son of Franklin R. Sweed Sr. and Mary Christina Smith, and raised as a foster son of Pearl and Merle Hockenberry. Franklin is survived by sons: Robert (Diane) Sweed of Altoona, Ronald Sweed of Schuylkill, Pa., Paul of Irvona and Will of Altoona; daughters: Doris Hanson (Curtis) of Ebensburg, Deborah Blake (Charles) of Westover and Joan Davis (Scott) of Alverda; sisters, Jane Huber of Osceola Mills and Barb Tressler of Philipsburg; 28 grandchildren; and 36 ...

Janice A. (Schirf) Battisti

Janice A. (Schirf) Battisti, 93, of The Winds of Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Louis and Elda (Bloom) Schirf. Janice was preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony F. McNellis ...

Bernadette A. Byrne

Bernadette A. Byrne, 83, of Ebensburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Cletus and Frances Ruth (Wayne) Kirkpatrick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Byrne; brothers: James, Leo Wayne, Lawrence Jerry and Father Cletus Kirkpatrick; and sisters: Barbara Fenchak, Mary Fenello and Ruth Johnson. Bernadette is survived by her children: Cynthia Byrne of Ebensburg, Bobbi (Joshua Poertner) Byrne of Indianapolis, Julie (David) Kovach of Ebensburg, Brian (Victoria) Byrne of Hollidaysburg and Susan (Jody Dumm) Byrne-Dumm of ...

Ruby A. (Sprow) Davis

Ruby A. (Sprow) Davis, 69, of Altoona, passed away Friday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Lloyd and Barbara (McCready) Sprow. Surviving are a daughter, Heidi Glatfelter and husband, Kurt, of Irvona; four grandchildren: Gavin, Hailie, Gage and Bryce; five great-grandchildren; a sister; and three brothers. Ruby graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1974. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and watching Stephen King movies. There will be no public services. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Louise J. Hinterberger

Louise Hinterberger, 92, of Altoona, returned home to her Lord on Friday. She was the daughter of Frank and Stephanie (Emerdinger) Eggerstorfer. Louise was born in Altoona, and spent her youth on Dutch Hill surrounded by friends and classmates, and had been a lifelong member of St. Mary’s ...