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David E. Lafferty Jr.

David E. Lafferty Jr., 75, of Altoona, passed away Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David Sr. and Elizabeth (Lumadu) Lafferty. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Helen (White); a son, David III (Cheryl); grandsons, David and Joshua; and a brother, Bernard. He was preceded in death by siblings, Sharon and Jim. David enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and hanging out in Mike’s garage. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at noon Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

James R. MacIntyre

James R. MacIntyre, 85, of Alum Bank, passed away Tuesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born in Alum Bank, son of the late William Paul and June Elizabeth (Shaffer) MacIntyre. On Nov. 14, 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary “Nancy” Eilene (Feathers) MacIntyre, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; a sister, Shirley Nunamaker; and a brother, William Paul MacIntyre Jr. James is survived by his children: Winona Eilene Gorman and husband, Gregory; James Robert MacIntyre II and wife, ...

Darlene L. Negri

Darlene L. Negri, 87, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Monday surrounded by her family at Lorien Columbia Nursing Home in Columbia, Md. She was born in Harrisburg to the late Theresa (Tezak) and Thomas E. Hoffman. In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by the love ...

Elsie Noll

Elsie Noll, 96, of Warriors Mark, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Elsie was the first born of 10 siblings. Surviving are four children: Mary (Don) Bonchak, Gene Noll, Kenny (Barb) Noll and Karen (Jim) Cupp; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Noll; and son, Samual Vaughn. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The Chapel, 817 W. 15th St., Tyrone; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service at The Chapel on Friday, May 15, 2026. Arrangements are by Richard H. ...

Margaret L. (Jones) Richards

Margaret L. (Jones) Richards, 99, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Rachel (Yocum) Jones. She married Harold E. Richards, who preceded her in death in 2011 after sharing 62 years of marriage. Surviving is a daughter, Judith ...

Carol J. Sickle

Carol J. Sickle, 83, of Duncansville, peacefully passed away Saturday at Colonial Courtyard in Tyrone. Born in Altoona, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Blake and Anna Ruth (Burke) Wogan. Carol is survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Emerick; cherished grandchildren: Tia ...