William J. “Bill” Bravin, 83, of Altoona, died early Sunday afternoon at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward and Marie A. (Luther) Bravin. He married Alberta A. “Bert” Traini on Oct. 19, 1968, in ...
Wynn S. Gearhart, 66, of Altoona, died Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack Gearhart and Martha (Bender) Leskowitz. Surviving are his wife, Tammy; a son, Kyle Gearhart; grandsons, Cody Stich and Colin Gearhart; sisters, Debbie White and Annette Polignone; and his mother-in-law, Donna Burkholder. He was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Gearhart. Wynn was a U.S. Navy veteran. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, ...
James Bernard “Bernie” Robinson, 78, Altoona, died Friday night at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late James E. and Helen L. (Olson) Robinson. On Aug. 23, 1969, he married Debby S. Jodon in Altoona. Surviving are his wife of almost 57 ...
Charles E. “Chuck” Sweigert, 68, of Dunbar, W.Va., passed away Friday in Vandalia Health CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, W.Va. He was born in Euclid, Ohio, a son of the late Fred E. and Elizabeth L. (Pinkava) Sweigert. Prior to retirement, Chuck was employed in maintenance by the ...
Robert F. Winston, 87, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona with his daughter by his side. He was born in Johnstown, a son of the late Walter and Veronica “Vera” (Boxler) Winston. On May 17, 1969, he married Patricia Joyce (Ashom) Winston, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lynn Winston of Martinsburg. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a helicopter mechanic in Korea. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and ...
Lawrence James “Larry” Brisbin, 76, Tyrone, passed away on Saturday. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Francis “Boots” and Velma Lucille (Walbridge) Brisbin. On July 23, 1988, he married Amy (Dietrick) Brisbin at the First Presbyterian Church of Tyrone. Surviving are his wife; ...
