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Nancy M. Koehle

Nancy M. Koehle, 87, of Altoona, died May 30, 2026, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Leonard and Goldie (McNulty) Farabaugh. She married Charles E. Koehle on Aug. 4, 1962, in Altoona. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 2018. Surviving are three sons: Thomas A. Koehle of Altoona, Scott D. Koehle (Angie) of Peoria, Ariz., and Adam C. Koehle of Boise, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and another expected soon; a special niece, Linda Snyder of Altoona; and numerous extended family ...

Virginia Lucille Ronan

Virginia Lucille Ronan, 75, lovingly known as VA to many, passed away peacefully in Ocala, Fla., on May 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Palatka, Fla., the daughter of Herbert and Beulah Thrasher. From a young age, Virginia carried herself with strength, ...

Dennis John Skorupa

Dennis John Skorupa,73, of Gallitzin, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Mary (Vinich) Skorupa. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George. Surviving are his wife, Darlene; daughter, Heather (Brian) Noel; son, Dennis “Ryan” Skorupa; and grand­daughter, Brookelyn Skorupa. Dennis will be remembered for his kindness, his curiosity, his hardworking nature and the countless memories he created with those he loved. Friends will be received from 5 until the 7 p.m. service Monday, June 8, 2026, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., ...

Deborah A. Wagner

Deborah A. Wagner, 73, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Bathurst) Shaffer. Deborah married Allen S. Wagner on Dec. 3, 1977, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. They shared 46 years of marriage before he ...

Jacklyn M. Whaley

Jacklyn M. Whaley, 74, of Bellwood, died Thursday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of Lois M. (Givler) and the late Kenneth E. Focht. On Dec. 29, 1969, she married Runnie G. Whaley in Leavenworth, Kansas. Surviving are her husband; two children, Kenneth G. Whaley and Ann M. (Richard Jr.) Rinker, both of Bellwood; five grandchildren: Ashley Whaley, Reese and Sadie Rinker, and Elizabeth and Trentin Whaley; four great-grandchildren: Damien Staus, Selene Delfosse, and Hayleigh and Violet Staus; her mother, of Bellwood; two brothers, Randy and Robert Focht; ...

Alice Jane ‘Janie’ White

Alice Jane “Janie” White, 88, of Altoona, died late Friday afternoon at her residence in the company of her loving family after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Huntingdon, a daughter of the late George S. and Edna P. (McCracken) Porter. She married M. ...