Madeline Jean McMillen, 83, Coalport, passed away Thursday at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Braddock, daughter of Steve and Josephine (Behanic) Evcic. She is survived by daughter, Lailani (Kirk) McCully; grandchildren: Heather (Justin) Anderson, Dustin (Brittany) ...
Kathleen M. Shutt, 89, Altoona, died Thursday. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Effie Trexler. Surviving are children: Allen Ratchford, Carol Satterfield, Marcy Lee, Bill Jr., Ron, Scott and Stacy; many grandchildren; and a sister, Patti Burk. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sr.; children, Michael Ratchford and Pat Burgmeier; grandchildren, Sammy Shutt and Lauren Balberchak; and three siblings. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the service at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Brown ...
Russell J. Smith, 80, Bellwood, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Velma (Woodring) Smith. He married Deborah D. Olson in Glasgow, Mont. Surviving are his wife; two children, Scott R. Smith and Roxanne L. Datres; a granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his sister, Ruth Watson. Russell was a U.S. Air Force veteran. To honor his wishes, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.
Mary Lucille Furry, 86, of New Enterprise, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mary Lu was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Pauline (Campbell) Laird. On Aug. 31, 1958, she married her “one and only” sweetheart, ...
John T. Jones, 66, of Altoona, died Tuesday. He was born in Germany, son of the late William and Lois (Bathurst) Jones. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Teresa; daughters, Tara Jones and Tiffany Jones (Paul); grandchildren: Lamar, Samara, Iyla and Ozias; and a sister, Faith Diehl. John graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1979, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired as a custodian from Blair County Courthouse after 20 years and worked at the Jaffa Shrine for more than 10 years. A private celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Arrangements are ...
Herbert Leo Schilling, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away July 31, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William Leo and Margaret (McDermott) Schilling. On July 29, 1972, Herb married his beloved wife, Susan (Long) Schilling. Together, they shared 54 years of ...
