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Delores N. Gonder

Delores N. Gonder, 77, of Antis Township, died late Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald J. and Devona Virginia (Johnson) McClaskey. On April 1, 1967, she married William A. Gonder Sr. at Fourth Lutheran Church, Altoona. She is survived by ...

John Andre Lechene

John Andre Lechene, 70, Patton, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona, after complications of battling several serious illnesses for the last six years. He was born in Warren, Mich., the son of Leo and Rose Marie (Hoste) Lechene. John was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Mark ...

Susan Holly O’Connor

Susan Holly O’Connor, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Boyd and Jolene (Dewald) Clapper. Susan is survived by her loving husband, Terrence; two ...

Julia A. Wright

Julia A. Wright, 77, of Portage, passed away peacefully into Jesus’ waiting arms on Wednesday. She was born in Pittsburgh to the late Frank and Antoinette (Lollo) Kuzma. She married Ernest A. Wright Sr. on Jan. 10, 1969. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1991. In addition to her ...

Joyce Ann Crider

Joyce Ann Crider, 87, of Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Lakewood, N.J., daughter of the late Ralph S. and Mabel S. (Gibbs) Marks. Joyce married John R. Crider Sr. on Nov. 15, 1969. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2008. She is survived by her son, John R. Crider Jr. (Ashley) of Altoona; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Joyce was a member of the Salvation Army. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Daniel E. Hayes

Daniel E. Hayes, 76, of Swarthmore, peacefully passed away Friday at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Philadelphia after an extended illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family at the end. Born and raised in Altoona, the son of R. George and Esther (Snavely) Hayes, Dan ...