Shawn Michael Eckenrode, 42, Tyrone, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Adrian “Eggs” II and Marcie (Wilson) Eckenrode of Loretto. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Adrian and Constance Eckenrode; and maternal grandparents, Gerald and Shirley ...
D. Ronald “Happy” Long, 72, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Saxton and Roaring Spring, checked out July 5, 2026, at 2:31 a.m. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late David R. and E. Grace (Isenberg) Long. On Nov. 3, 1973, he married Deborah Brennan in Martinsburg. Surviving are his ...
Chester C. “Chip” Pike III, 70, passed away Wednesday at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, where he spent his entire life rooted in the community that shaped him. Chip built a life defined by familiarity, family and quiet resilience. Chip graduated from ...
Richard L. Warner, 58, of Blandburg, died Tuesday after complications from injuries he received in an ATV accident. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Fred J. Sr. and Edna M. (Friday) Warner. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Jr. Surviving are siblings: Ernest P. (Wendy) Warner Sr., Peggy S. Warner and Elizabeth A. Diehl. Everyone knew that Richie’s favorite mode of transport was his 2025 Polaris 450. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow; and from noon until the 1 p.m. service Tuesday, ...
Vincent G. Burkhart Sr., 68, of Portage, passed away Sunday. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Evelyn Mellinger Royal. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Dixie (Claar); children: Tanya Burkhart-Seilhamer (Russell), Vincent Jr. (Ariel), Michael William and Joseph Elijah; several grandchildren; and siblings: PJ Leaman, Tammy Pfautz and Billy Ober. Vince was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Kling. He enjoyed time with family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Dennis Lee Feathers, 80, of Claysburg, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Brady O. and Jennie F. (Weyandt) Feathers. Dennis was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was employed as a woodsman, landscaper, shoe factory worker and custodian during his lifetime. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Friends will be received from 3 until the 5 p.m. funeral service Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg, with Pastor Erik Lingenfelter officiating. Interment at Upper Claar Cemetery.
