Breaking News

Samuel H. Pierce Sr.

Samuel H. Pierce Sr., 69, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2026, at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth Davis and Carrie Pierce. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Mable Pierce. Samuel is survived by his sons: Samuel, ...

Stephanie L. Saylor

Stephanie L. Saylor, 44, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of Bruce A. and Zena P. (Kifer) Saylor. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Stacy Feathers and husband, Matt, of Martinsburg and Chelsea ...

Judy A. Yon

Judy A. Yon, 83, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late H. Merrill and Ferma N. (Kerlin) Morgan. On July 31, 1968, she married Paul C. “Bud” Yon in ...

Amy (Smithmyer) Casale

Amy (Smithmyer) Casale, 46, of Allison Park, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday. Amy is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 19 years, Jerry Casale Jr.; and their son, Michael, age 3. She is also survived by her loving parents, James and Louise Smithmyer of Loretto; her ...

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 ...