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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 ...

Ronald Patton

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ronald Patton, 89, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. Ron was born in Tyrone, the son of Robert and Belva Patton. He married Nancy Prough on June 16, 1962. Ron is survived by his wife; daughters, ...

Edward G. Schorner

Edward G. Schorner, 71, of Altoona, went home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 16, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born in Altoona, son of the late Ethel (Rigg) and Adam Schorner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ...

Stephen Stacey

Stephen Stacey, 78, of Altoona, died early Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Margaret E. “Peggy” (Shay) Stacey. He married Mary Jo Pellegrino on Aug. 24, 1991, who preceded him in death March 5, 2023. Surviving are two sons, Robert Stacey and his wife, Sherry, and Anthony Pellegrino; a daughter, Lori Bollinger and her husband, Mark; two granddaughters, Stephanie Patterson and her husband, Tyler, and Joyce Coleman and her husband, Michael; three grandsons: Caleb, Gideon and Nicco ...