Rudy J. Yerty, 81, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Joseph C. and Julia F. (Teeters) Yerty. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and three sisters. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Interment will take place at Carson Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.
Helen L. Beckwith, 94, of Tyrone, died Sunday at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Rodgers) Kerchner. She was married Nov. 29, 1952, to Gilbert P. Beckwith, who preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1992. Helen is survived by a son, Gilbert Paul Beckwith and wife, Vicki, of Tyrone; granddaughters: Kimberly Brenneman (Chad) of Berlin, Md., Wendy Christofer (Donny) in State College, Sarah and Emily Christofer of Tyrone and Shannon Beckwith of State College. She was a graduate of Tyrone High School in 1950 and had worked at ...
Leslie W. “Les” Hart, 86, of Duncansville, died Monday afternoon at Celebration Villa of Altoona. He was born in Great Neck, N.Y., a son of the late Leslie J. and Agnes E. “Betty” (Rude) Hart. He married Linda C. Knox on May 18, 1991, at Broad Avenue Presbyterian Church, ...
Gorman “Gorm” Peters Jr., 86, of Gallitzin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Gorman Sr. and Bertha (Clark) Peters. Gorm was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois (Cox) Peters. They were ...
Calvin James Ates, 27, Nanty Glo, died Monday. He was born in Johnstown, the son of James and Lori Ates. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Dorothy Stoy, Calvin Ates and Virginia Ates; an aunt, Louise Baker; and an uncle, Donald Ates. Surviving are his parents; siblings, Savannah and Jimmy; grandfather, James “Gus” Stoy; an aunt, Dessa Walbeck; and a large extended family. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas ...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Creighton, 87, of Altoona. Gary was the beloved husband of Jean Creighton, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on family, service, faith and community. He is survived by his loving wife, ...
