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Robert L. ‘Bob’ Miller

Robert L. “Bob” Miller, 65, Tyrone, died Thursday at his residence. He was the son of the late Dallas and Margaret (Temo) Miller. On Sept. 18, 1987, he married Nancy McCully, who survives in Tyrone. Also surviving are a son, Robert L. Miller II (Amanda); grandchildren, Elcee and Eastyn; two brothers, Dallas (Patsy) Miller in Florida and William Miller of Pittsburgh. He was a 1979 graduate of Tyrone High School and was a truck driver for New Enterprise Co. for more than 20 years. He loved woodworking, his model train layout and special time with his grandchildren. Friends will ...

Brian P. ‘Bubba’ Stroh

Brian P. “Bubba” Stroh, 51, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh with his family by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of Wilma (Padula) Stroh and the late John H. Stroh Sr. He is survived by his mother, Wilma; his daughter, Brianna M. Stroh of Altoona; his ...

Elmer H. Bathurst

Elmer H. Bathurst, 88, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond R. and Margaret M. (Dibert) Bathurst. Elmer married Donna (Horner) on Oct. 10, 1959, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Raymond Craig Bathurst and his ...

Donald M. Dively

Donald M. Dively, 88, of Claysburg, passed away Tuesday at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Logan S. and Hattie (Walter) Dively. Surviving are his wife, M. Carolyn (Colebaugh); sons: Lane, Brett and Craig; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis and Eileen. Donald was a member of Claysburg Bible Church and enjoyed hunting, woodworking, studying his Bible and spending time with his family. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...

Kelly Ann Franks

Kelly Ann Franks, 59, of Blandburg, died Thursday after battling cancer. She was born in Euclid, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Cooney and the late Elizabeth “Betsy” (Johns) Cooney Salsgiver. Surviving are her husband, David; daughters, Nikki Trent and Brittany Franks; six grandchildren; three siblings: John Cooney Jr., Heather Cooney and Tracie Greene; her stepfather, Danny Salsgiver; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a great-nephew, Nash VanScoyoc. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at ...

Alberta ‘Bertie’ Holtz

Alberta “Bertie” Holtz, 99, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday. She was born in Patton to late parents, Jacob and Victoria Kielbowick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement; daughter, Denise; grandson, Michael Jr.; sisters, Mary and Frances; and six brothers. Surviving are children, Dianne Litzinger and Donna Kashuk; her grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Stok. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, ...