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Richard ‘Dick’ ‘Butch’ Johnson

Richard “Dick” “Butch” Johnson, 79, of Altoona, passed away March 14, 2026. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Eighteenth Street Community Church, 1416 18th St., Altoona. For additional information, contact The Rev. Paul Johnson: 814-207-4158.

Richard Joseph ‘Dick’ Lumadue

Richard “Dick” Lumadue, 72, of Bear, Del., formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Christiana Hospital in Delaware. His partner, Karen Lully, was by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Peter G. and D. Helen (McGrain) Lumadue. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Pete; a niece, Jean; and his furry companions, Susie and Juliet, who passed this last month. Surviving are his partner, Karen Lully; two brothers, Charles (Minnie) in Silverdale, Wash., and David (Mary Kay) in Pittsburgh; three sisters: Jane (Ray) of Lillian, Ala., Kathy (Bob) in Lincroft, N.J., ...

Charles A. Williams Jr.

Charles A. Williams Jr., 76, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles Sr. and Reida M. (Yon) Williams. He married Gwen Sell in 1969. Surviving are his wife of 57 years; a daughter, Amy Martino and husband, Mark, of Altoona; ...

Malynda L. Swope Allshouse

Malynda Lea Swope Allshouse, 56, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on Wednesday. Surviving are her husband, Jonathan W. Allshouse; children: Garrett M. Spencer, Graham A. Spencer, Cyle J. Reed, Carilyn M. Allshouse and Donavan L. Allshouse; grandchildren: Sydnee Rayne, ...

Patricia A. Caldwell

Patricia A. Caldwell, 90, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Vincie (Boyd) Burnworth. She is survived by her husband, Baxter; and children: James Caldwell, Leigh Ann Bowser and Tracy Jo Beere. She was preceded in death by sons, Randy Caldwell and Guy Gray. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., where a funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m.

Connie Jean (Schmerbeck) Fluke

Connie Jean (Schmerbeck) Fluke, 79, Roaring Spring, entered eternal rest on Friday after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Appleman) Schmerbeck and George Schmerbeck. On Oct. 2, 1965, she married Gary W. Fluke in Woodbury. Together, they enjoyed 60 years of wonderful ...