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Joseph G. Rigby Jr.

Joseph G. Rigby Jr., 93, of Graystone Manor, Huntingdon, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died March 3, 2026. Born in Neffs Mills, Pa., to the late Joseph and Dorothy Rigby, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Pletcher and Carol Keller; and two wives, Beverly Shultz and Dolores Murtaugh. Surviving are children, Susan Gortney and Roy Rigby; a stepdaughter, Mary Ann Zenobia; and his grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Faye Louise Steele

Faye Louise Steele, 99, Tyrone, passed away Sunday. She was born in Worth Township, Port Matilda, the daughter of the late Florence M. Long of Tyrone. She is survived by a very close cousin, Mrs. Louise Giedroc of State College; and close friends, William and Shirley Fink of Tyrone; along ...

Lois Ann Stessney

Lois Ann Stessney, 93, Altoona, peacefully passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Patrick J. and Erna F. (Henderson) Allen. On Sept. 18, 1964, she married Walter J. Stessney in Altoona. He preceded her in death in ...

The Rev. Bernard Francis ‘Bernie’ Tickerhoof TOR

The Rev. Bernard Francis “Bernie” Tickerhoof TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on Sunday at the age of 75. Born in Johnstown, Father Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, ...

Jeanette M. Yingling

Jeanette M. Yingling, 84, of Altoona, died early Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Nelson R. and Dorothy I. (Ostrander) Edmundson. She married Roy P. Yingling in 1988 in Winchester, Va. Surviving are her husband, Roy; two ...

John Allen Dively

John Allen Dively, 79, Claysburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Galen P. Dively I and Mary E. (Black) Dively. On Nov. 8, 1974, he married Dottie Walter in Bedford. Surviving are his wife, Dottie; and their children, Mary Plummer (Jason) of ...