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Norma J. Thompson

Norma J. Thompson, 89, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2026, at UPMC Altoona emergency room. In 1966, she married Ralph D. Thompson of Juniata, with whom she shared many years of family and memories. Norma is survived by her five children: Karen Hughes and husband, Patrick of ...

Sheldon G. Wagner

Sheldon G. Wagner, 76, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1949, in Johnstown, son of the late Allen P. Wagner and Betty (Savage) Wagner. Surviving is his daughter, Heidi Feathers (Ken ...

Diana Jean ‘Diane’ Beiswenger

Diana Jean “Diane” Beiswenger, 74, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert Gene Sr. and Marjorie Jane (Overcash) Kearns. Her husband, Gerald “Jerry,” preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters: Kim, Jessie and Rachael Beiswenger, all from Altoona; her siblings, Robert Kearns Jr., Linda Tantanella and David Kearns; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

Michael ‘Mike’ Botteicher

Michael “Mike” Botteicher, 67, of Altoona, passed away April 11, 2026. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Dallas and Sue Ann Botteicher. Surviving are a daughter, Lyndzie Clark; siblings: William Botteicher, Merilyn Dively, Michele Botteicher, Kimberly Roberts and Scott Botteicher. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Ruth Botteicher. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Robert Matthew ‘Bob’ Calderwood

Robert Matthew “Bob” Calderwood, 68, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Tyrone to Robert Melroy Calderwood and Mary Lou Calderwood (Shanafelt). He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; and his sister, Lisa. Bob is survived by his mother, Mary Lou; his ...

Mark T. Dellinger

Mark T. Dellinger, 60, Duncansville, passed away May 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Sue (Forsht) Dellinger and the late Philip M. Dellinger. He is survived by his mother; a son, Gus, of Duncansville; two daughters, Sophia of San Antonio and Lila of Duncansville; ...