Arlene Ruth Balestino, 80, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Sherman and Marian (Wilson) Dodson. On Aug. 31, 1968, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona, Arlene ...

Beverly Arlene Bower went to be with Jesus on Oct. 22, 2025. She was a resident of Homewood Living, Martinsburg. She was born in Elimsport, the daughter of the late Bertrem W. and Kathryn E. (Heffner) Buss. She married Richard E. “Dick” Bower on May 1, 1954, in Berryville, Va. He preceded ...

Ronald F. Frye, 81, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Blair Frye and Vivian Walter. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Betty; daughters, Dorinda Folen and Wendy Longenecker; grandchildren, Jeffery and Joshua; great-grandchildren: Silas, Ellie and Ezra; and ...

George J. Jacobs Jr., 88, Cresson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Lilly, son of the late George J. Sr. and Sophie M. (Sabol) Jacobs. George was also preceded in death by his son, George Jacobs III. Surviving is his loving wife, Olive M. (Illig) Jacobs. ...