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Joan C. Orner

Joan C. Orner, 95, Altoona, passed away Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilson T. and Velma M. (Hopkins) Hamler. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Orner; a son, Scott Orner; and her twin sister, June Ehgartner. Surviving are a son, Gary D. Orner; and a sister, Patricia Wertz. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School and retired as a secretary from Blair Honda. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and visiting with neighborhood friends. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are ...

David Kevin Powers

David Kevin Powers, 68, of Huntingdon, passed away May 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in East Meadow, N.Y., son of the late Alfred and Geraldine (Newkirk) Powers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby “Kay” Newkirk; and close uncle, ...

John Arthur ‘Jack’ Shaner

John Arthur “Jack” Shaner, 92, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John S. Shaner and Mary Ila (Barnett) Shaner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul S. Shaner; sons, James C. Shaner and Ronald M. “Ronnie” Shaner and his wife, Elsa M. Reep Shaner, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2006. Jack was first united in marriage to Catherine L. Yonkosky in July 1953. He later married Elsa M. Reep. He was a 1952 graduate of Altoona High School and proudly served his country in the United ...

Albert H. Yohn

Albert H. Yohn, 56, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on May 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of John H. and Dolores J. (Winebrenner) Yohn. Surviving are his parents, of Altoona; siblings: Marion Winebrenner, John Yohn Jr. (Susan), Kathy Brantner (Ken) and Candy Yohn ...

Cynthia L. Bills

Cynthia L. Bills, 78, Saint Benedict, passed away Tuesday. She was born in California, daughter of the late Richard and Eileen (Owens) Bills. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Randy and Terry Bills; sister-in-law, Millie; and nephew, Stephen. Surviving are siblings: Rick, Greg, Ryan and Chris Bills and Marilisa Painter. Cindy gave generously of her time and talents throughout the community. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at St. Benedict ...

David Harvey Bowman Sr.

David Harvey Bowman Sr., 89, of Keswick, Va., formerly of Hollidaysburg, died peacefully on Monday at Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville, Va. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Thelma May Stauffer Bowman and William Bishop Bowman Sr. He was also preceded in death by his ...