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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 ...

Louis K. Stahl

Louis K. Stahl, 93, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at his home surrounded by family, including his dedicated caretakers, Briana Linton and Kaelynn Mielnik. Louis was born in Altoona, son of the late Warren and Edna (Swope) Stahl. He married Joyce A. Klick on Oct. 14, 1955, in ...

Phyllis Pfahler Woodring

Phyllis Pfahler Woodring, also known as Nana, formerly of Juniata, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Philip and Rose Cipriano Sanchez. She married David Woodring on July 1, 1963, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2015. Also preceding ...