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Kevin L. Hite

Kevin L. Hite, 66, Hollidaysburg, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Lock Haven, son of the late William A. and Clara D. (LaMorte) Hite. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne (Mock) Hite; a daughter, Kathryn McNally (Daniel); a granddaughter, Mackenzie McNally; a sister, Kathryn Hileman (Scott); and several nieces and nephews. Kevin was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He was the former owner of Hite Locksmith. At Kevin’s request, there will be no public viewing. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.

Frank W. Kowalczyk

Frank W. Kowalczyk, 79, of Flinton, died Saturday. He was born in Coupon, son of the late Frank and Jean (Zugay) Kowalczyk. His wife, Caroleann, preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Keith (Amy); a brother, John; sister, Patricia Conrad; grandchildren: Kyrsten Mulhollen, Joshua and Nikolas; and great-grandchildren: Madeline, Lacey and Brynlee. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed socializing and spending time with family. A private military graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Jason Shawn Mallery

Jason Shawn Mallery, 46, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at his home. He was born in Altoona, the son of John and Linda (Barnard) Mallery. Surviving are his parents; his children’s mothers: Cassey Newberry, Candice Livella and Ashley Ramsey; five children: Kyara ...

Gloria Jean ‘Jeannie’ Wallace

Gloria Jean “Jeannie” Wallace, 81, Duncansville, died Monday. She was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Albert W. and Bessie Edna (Martin) Nolan. Her husband, Darrell, preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons: Robert, Joseph, David and Corey Cherry; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Nolan. Jeannie was a graduate of Altoona High School and previously enjoyed crafting and crocheting. There will be no public services. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.

Ronan T. Adams

Ronan T. Adams, 76, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Cyril and Helen (Greiner) Adams. Ron was twice married, first on Nov. 28, 1970, to Patricia Ann “Patty” Miller, who preceded him in death on April 18, 2007; he was blessed ...

James E. Baker

James E. Baker, 61, of Martinsburg, died Sunday. He is survived by his children: Benjamin Baker, Emily Beck, Jeri Reid and Candis Bequeath; seven grandchildren; brothers, Bradley and Brian Baker; his extended family; and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Donald and Carolyn Dawn Baker; and his farm dog, Andy. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Memorial Church of the Brethren; and again from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., ...