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Howard Dean Richardson Sr.

Howard Dean Richardson Sr., 87, Altoona, died Monday. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Feltenberger) Richardson. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Phoebe; children: Fay Denny, Doris Benner, Howard II, Anthony and Jamie; many grandchildren; and a sister, Elsie Snyder. He was preceded in death by three children: Clair, Mary and Eleanor; two sisters; and four brothers. Dean served in the Army National Guard and was a butcher and farmer all his life. There will be no public services. Cremation service by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Phyllis Pfahler Woodring

Phyllis Pfahler Woodring, also known as Nana, formerly of Juniata, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 806 11th Ave., Altoona, with Father Frank Scornaiehchi, TOR, officiating. Interment will be made at Calvary Cemetery.

Ann Marie Barbolish

In her passing on April 21, 2026, Ann Marie Barbolish managed to bring her far-flung family together for the first time in decades to recall how once intertwined lives, now scattered in the wind, still had the power to evoke tears, laughter and long-forgotten memories. Relatives separated ...

Clyde O. Black II

Clyde O. Black II, 86, died in the care of his loving family on Tuesday after a severe stroke and complications related to Alzheimer’s. Clyde was born in Roaring Spring, son of Clyde Sr. and Gladys, where he enjoyed a small town childhood on Water Street and graduated from Roaring Spring ...

Mary Catherine Burke

On the wings of angels, Mary Catherine Burke, 85, Portage, passed into eternal life on April 16, 2026, at Maple Heights, Ebensburg. She was born at home in Coupon, the daughter of Leo and Naomi (Luther) Waksmonski. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward A. Burke; and her ...

Joseph Woods Davidson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Woods Davidson, 91, on Thursday at Peak Resources Nursing Home in Gastonia, N.C. He was born in Cambria County, son of the late Joseph W. and Martha (Thomas) Davidson. Surviving are his wife, Joan Davidson; sons: Joseph W. ...