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David R. Kelly

David R. Kelly, 68, Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Sunday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Wilmer R. and Ruth A. (Lamborn) Kelly. Surviving is a son, Andrew Kelly (Heather) of Mexico, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Winona; a brother, Dennis Kelly (Ann) of Hollidaysburg; a niece, Sara Kelly (Savon McCall) of Duncansville; and his former spouse, Renee Galbraith in Florida. Dave was a 1976 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He was a U.S. Army and Army Reserves veteran. He previously worked at Huck-Jacobson Manufacturing and Cernic’s and recently retired from Five Star ...

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. ...