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Susan A. Rider

Susan A. Rider, 73, of Altoona, died early Tuesday morning at Cone­maugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in State College, a daughter of the late Leo and Edna M. Turner. Surviving are her children, Darin L. (Angel) Homan and Jamie S. Cronin; five grandchildren: Elina, ...

Francis ‘Jerry’ Basal

Francis “Jerry” Basal, 83, of Duncansville passed away Friday. He was born in Cresson, son of the late Joseph and Julia (Glass) Basal. He married Alice R. Byrnes in 1962. Surviving are his wife of 64 years; two daughters, Deborah Andrews and husband, Mike, of Hollidaysburg and Lisa Loose ...

Shirley Ann Claar

Shirley Ann Claar, 81, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. She was a daughter of the late George and Hazel (Johnson) Baumgardner. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Marlin J. Miller; and son, Marlin J. Miller Jr. Shirley is survived by her second husband, William S. Claar; daughters, Amy (Fred) Spangler and Brenda Miller; stepchildren: Peg (Joe) Frank, Bill Jr. (Danielle) Claar, Bruce (Amy) Claar, Kelly Jo (Dave) Clark and Brian Hoffman; grandchildren: Jessica, Amber, MJ, Jill, Josie, Vicki and Kaci; 12 great-grandchildren; and many loving ...

Jacqueline A. ‘Jackie’ DelGrosso

Jacqueline A. “Jackie” DelGrosso, 95, Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born Altoona, daughter of the late Mary (Cataldo) and Thomas DelGrosso. Surviving are her loving sister, Sister Paula DelGrosso; a niece, Brenda Green; great-nephews: Jeremy Green, Jordan Green and Aftyne Green; a great-niece, Autumn Green; a special friend and cousin, Patty Trexler; and a special friend, Sister Pauline Kawtoski. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her loving sister, Grace Good. She graduated from Lock ...

Herbert E. ‘Herb’ Detrich

Herbert E. “Herb” Detrich, 78, of Altoona, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, embraced by his faith and love for his Lord and Savior. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herb and Agnus (Boyles) Detrich. On Oct. 21, 1967, he married Deborah L. ...

Glenna Fraiser Garman

Glenna Fraiser Garman, a woman of deep faith, tireless work ethic and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Surviving are her daughter, Deborah Fraiser-Garman; her granddaughter, Heather Redling, and husband, Robert; a great-granddaughter, Ava; her granddaughter, Holly Nantais, and husband, Dr. Joel Nantais; her nephew, John Fraiser, and wife, Drema, and their son Benton; and her cousin, Beck Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Fraiser and Augusta Nowark Fraiser; and her brother, Robert ...