Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life in a nursing home into unexpected bestsellers, has died. He was 80. Kidder’s longtime publisher Random House confirmed his death in a statement Wednesday: “Tracy’s gifts ...
John R. Balliet Sr., 68, Portage, formerly of Altoona, died Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of John A. and Mary (Brogden) Balliet. Surviving are a son, John Jr.; four daughters: Nichole, Christa, Erin and Denyel; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Raymond; a sister, Mary; and his longtime ...
Barbara Mingle, 96, Havertown, died Saturday. She was born in Millville, daughter of the Rev. Harry C. and Mildred (Mason) Stenger. She was the mother of three sons: David, Daniel and Douglas with her former husband, the late Donald Mingle. Surviving are her sons; and many grandchildren. She ...
Ronald P. “Butch” Noel, 79, Houtzdale, passed away Monday at the Embassy of Hearthside. He was born in Fallentimber, son of Joseph and Cressie (Bender) Noel. He is survived by children, Stephanie (Mark) Wilk and Ronald J. Noel; grandchildren, Marc (Colby) Wilk and Tiffani (Brendon) ...