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Della ‘Sis’ Whysong

Della “Sis” Whysong, 96, Imler, passed away on Saturday at her residence. She was born in Queen, daughter of the late Melvin and Jeannette (Burket) Claar. On May 15, 1954, she married Robert W. Whysong. He passed away Jan. 4, 2021. She was a second mom to many and is survived by many ...

Amanda M. Ahles

Amanda M. Ahles, 37, Cresson Township, passed away Wednesday at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Gary F. and Karen L. (Dobbie) Ahles. In addition to her parents, Amanda is also survived by her sisters, Carrie (Brian) Conrad and Nicole Panick ...

Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Bossler Sr.

Charles E. “Chuck” Bossler Sr., 87, Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at Presbyterian Village with family by his side. Born in Altoona, he was a devoted son of the late Mary M. (Wertz) Bossler. He was the widower of Darlene G. (Dinsel) Bossler, who passed away in 1976. Chuck is ...

William C. ‘Bill’ Hearn

William C. “Bill” Hearn, 75, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Galen E. and Alberta B. (McNamara) Hearn. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Christine (Bauer); and a sister, Priscilla Isenberg. Surviving are son, Shawn Hearn; grandchildren: Kaitie, Kellie and Emily Hearn; siblings: Nancy Hearn, Cynthia Rice, Robert Hearn, Steven Hearn and Hilda Brnich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...

Doris Inez Holt

Doris Inez Holt, 86, Altoona, passed away April 17, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. She was born in Cleburne, Texas, daughter of the late John D. Sain and Lois O’Davis. She is survived by children: Dana Maddox in Tennessee, Barton Maddox and wife, Silvia, of Altoona and Thomas Maddox in Tennessee; stepson, Glenn Stanley, and wife, Angelea in Texas; and siblings: William Perry Moore in New Mexico, William Ira Moore in Texas and Alta Faye Apantenco in Texas. Doris was also cherished by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, ...

Sherrie A. Homan

Sherrie A. Homan, 57, of Altoona, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Marcia (Kephart) Homan and the late Robert A. Homan. Sherrie was a gentle and loving soul who was deeply cherished by her family and all who knew her. She ...