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Shirley J. Black

Shirley J. Black, 89, of Altoona, died early Friday morning, July 24, 2026, at UPMC Altoona following a brief illness. She was born July 28, 1936, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lester J. and Mabel J. (Decker) Salsgiver. She married Andrew Thomas Black on June 16, 1954. He preceded her in death May 15, 2020. Surviving are two children, son, Thomas A. Black (Donna) of Birmingham and daughter Connie J. Robbins (George) of Harrisburg; seven grandchildren, including Michael Black, who was raised in the home; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Salsgiver; a ...

Siglinde G. Brantner

Siglinde G. Brantner 86, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Altoona. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

Ronald Ray ‘Squirrel’ Gensamer

Ronald Ray “Squirrel” Gensamer, 84, of Tyrone, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, one of seven children of the late Jerry W. and Mary (VanScoyoc) Gensamer. In March 1972, he married Donna L. Neff. Ronald is survived by his wife; ...

Cora Joanne Hileman

Cora Joanne Hileman, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away early Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, at her residence. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

Mary Lee Morning

Mary Lee Morning, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Steinbauer) Probst. Mary Lee married Michael A. Morning on May 29, 1971. She is survived by her ...

Dr. Robert A. Baker

Dr. Robert A. Baker, 79, of Alexandria, passed away Monday. He is survived by daughters: Brenda Michel, Carrie Hicks and Laura Garrett; and nine grandchildren: Cameron, Megan, Morgan and Colton Michel; Jenna, Josh and Violet Hicks; and Lily and Gabriel Garrett. In 1976, Dr. Baker established his private dental practice in Altoona and enjoyed a long and distinguished career. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. service Friday, July 31, 2026, at John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with his grandson, Cameron Alan Michel, officiating.