Christopher Thomas Vaughn, 67, Altoona, died peacefully on Jan. 11 at home. He was born in Altoona, the youngest son of George and Alberta (Eckard) Vaughn. A member of the Our Lady of Lourdes parish, he attended grade school there and graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1977. That ...

Rita M. Yetsko, 90, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Max and Mary (Horell) Besendorfer. On May 12, 1956, she married Edward B. “Bernie” Yetsko at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on ...

Iva M. Forshey, 95, of Altoona, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2026, at Graystone Manor, Altoona. Friends will be received from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Grace Bible Church, 164 Laurel Lane, Hollidaysburg. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., ...

Michael B. “Mike” Gondek, 51, of Sinking Valley, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Francis W. Gondek and the late Zelda M. (Kimmen) Gondek Riddle. Surviving are two daughters, Abby L. Gondek and Rebecca N. Gondek, both of ...