Linda L. “Sis” (Hoffman) Holland, 72, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. Born in Roaring Spring, she was the daughter of the late Ralph H. Hoffman and Mary Lou (Nedimyer) Hoffman. She is survived by her daughter, Julia (Kris) Radel; three grandsons: Jacob, Shane and Joshua Foster; ...

John Joseph Schirf, 85, Flinton, formerly of Chesterfield, Va., passed away Monday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herbert T. Sr. and Dorothy A. (Ernest) Schirf. Surviving are his two daughters, Mary Catherine Schirf of Silver Spring, Md., and ...

Donald James “Jim” Simpson Jr., 69, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. Surviving are his wife, Pamela; daughters: Alaina Hunt, Tyesa Simpson, Trisha Whitsel, Angela Long and Georgia Hiles; nine grandchildren; best friend, Bob Muldoon; and a brother, William. He was preceded in death by ...

James DeGennaro, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gustino and Margaret (Demodico) DeGennaro. Jim married Genevieve “Genny” Stewart on May 31, 1969, at St. Mark’s Catholic ...