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Obituaries

Alice E. Hopkins

Alice E. Hopkins, 77, Cresson, peacefully passed away Monday at Cone­maugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Andrew and Eileen (Bolvin) Chuckalovchak. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Lynn; a son, Jeffery; and ...

Esther Jane Kensinger

Esther Jane Kensinger, 76, of Martinsburg, passed peacefully into the arms of her redeemer, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jane; her father, Vernon; and a brother, Dale. Surviving are brothers: Ernie (Kate), Rodney ...

John P. ‘Jack’ Porta

John P. “Jack” Porta, 81, of Altoona, passed away Monday after an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Herman and Rita (Wiedemer) Porta. Surviving are his long-time companion, Ellen Casey, who was the love of his life; a sister, Regina Sharpe; and brother, Bob ...

Don Wesley Shanholtz

Don Wesley Shanholtz, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday morning at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, son of the late John W. and Hazel (Burns) Shanholtz. On July 9, 1955, he married Norma Jean White in Williamsburg. She preceded him in ...