Shirley Ann Burley, 80, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by all of her loving family who held her close until the very end. Born in Hanover, Shirley was the daughter of the late Earl Strohm and Virginia (Thomas) Strohm. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and ...
Gary Creighton, 87, Altoona, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon, with Pastor Denise Haskins officiating. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Beth A. Fockler, 63, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Johnstown, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Bennett) Maurer. Beth married Scott R. Fockler on Oct. 8, 1983. She is survived by her loving husband; her ...
Gloria M. “Peachy” Gaines, 86, formerly of Tipton, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter in Bellwood. She was born in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late James and Margaret I. (Hammond) Brantner. On Aug. 12, 1959, she married Chester Robert Gaines at St. Matthew Catholic ...
Joanne Lingenfelter, 94, a resident of Homewood Living, formerly of Sproul, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona, and is now back in the arms of her husband, Keith, whom she missed dearly. She was born in Sproul, daughter of the late Grant and Peg (Miller) Davis. On Oct. 22, 1949, in ...
Michael G. “Crappie” Phillips Sr., 83, of Lilly (Stumptown), died Saturday. He was born in Lilly, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Koken) Phillips. Mike was preceded in death by an infant son; and siblings: Mary Ann Screnock, Joseph and John Phillips. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; children: Michele Bond, Michael Jr. and Joseph; six grandchildren; and siblings: Ann Wolfe, Veronica Solarczyk, Steve, Paul and Francis Phillips. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Church, Lilly. Arrangements are by Matthew R. Decort Funeral ...
