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Sonja M. (Ott) Whitpan

Sonja M. (Ott) Whitpan, 86, passed away Wednesday at her home in Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude (Burger) Teeter. Surviving are children: Darlene Ott-Hale, Linda Adler, James E. Ott and Carol Rouzer; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy A. Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Limbert. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville. A brief memorial service will ...

David G. Himes

David G. Himes, 75, of Logan Township, died early Saturday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Anthony C. and Dorothy A. (Briggs) Himes. On June 26, 1970, he married Peggy D. Gonsman at United Methodist Church in McKee. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Chris ...

Walter W. ‘Skeets’ Bagley

Walter W. “Skeets” Bagley, 84, of Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Walter and Mildred (Gardini) Bagley. Walt married Eugenia J. “Jean” Piotrowski on July 8, 1961. Walt is survived by his loving ...

Eunice P. Beck

Eunice P. Beck, 79, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Reuben and Thelma (Wilson) Beck. She is survived by her son, Eric L. Hockenberry (Gloria); and her daughter, Heather L. Franell (Art), both of Altoona; four ...

Carol Ann Faust

Carol Ann Faust, 70, of Duncansville, passed away Friday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Dubois, and was raised by her foster parents, William and Ruby (Dodson) McCready. Surviving are many loving friends and family; and people whose lives she touched. Carol graduated from Hollidaysburg High School and was a home maker. Before falling ill, she was a very active member of Hicks Memorial Church, where she participated in many activities. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & ...

V. Grace (Lego) Gable

V. Grace (Lego) Gable, 85, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday. She was born in Woodbury, daughter of the late Earl B. Sr. and Blossom Belle (Beach) Lego. On April 19, 1959, at Woodbury Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to John H. Gable, who ...