Michael Lawrence Bryja, 89, Portage, died Tuesday in Johnstown at his daughter’s home. He was born in Jamestown, son of the late Jacob and Franciszka (Kuras) Bryja. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Velma (Orris); brothers: John, Joseph (Hedwig Bednarchik), Frank ...

Donna Marie DelBiondo’s story began in Altoona, where she was born to Vincent and Marie (Ramsey) Weld, both of whom preceded her in death. Donna was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and worked at the Blair County Courthouse for 38 years, but found her greatest joy in the family she ...

Richard M. Lance, 61, of New Castle, formerly of Altoona, passed away April 29, 2025. He was a son of the late Hilderbert and Hilda (Nail) Lance. Surviving are his wife, Brenda; children: Michael and Rebecca and Tim Wellhausen; five grandchildren; and siblings: David, Gloria Boggs and Anna ...

Genevieve Soisson, 81, of Derwood, Md., formerly of Loretto, died Friday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rita (Seymour, Nelen) Hoover and Lawrence Nelen; her husband, Charles; and a brother, Gerald. Surviving are children: Linda Sigg, Kathy Ramsey, Brian, Kevin, Mark and Jason; ...