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Obituaries

Gertrude ‘Honey’ Mary Jane Shumaker

Gertrude “Honey” Mary Jane Shumaker, 95, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., ...

Norma J. Weidlich

Norma J. Weidlich, 84, The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Clyde and Anna (Kifer) Helsel. She was married three times: first to Stanley R. Shaffer, who ...

Donald ‘Don’ Castagnola

Donald “Don” Castagnola, 71, Altoona, passed away Oct. 21, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph J. and Susan M. (Bosso) Castagnola. On June 25, 1983, he married Karen Kaye at St. Mary’s Church in Altoona. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; a ...

Richard C. Eckenrode

Richard C. Eckenrode, 74, of rural Gallitzin, passed away Oct. 24, 2025, at home. Born May 31, 1951, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Harold Eckenrode and Edna (Trexler) Eckenrode. He is survived by brothers: Edward J. (Betty) Eckenrode, Bill (Cathy) Eckenrode and Floyd Eckenrode; ...