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Carmella C. ‘Carmie’ Martynuska

Carmella C. “Carmie” Martynuska, 96, Lilly, died Monday. She was born in Portage to late parents, Carmine and Bridget (Natale) DeMatteis. She was also predeceased by her husband, Arthur; and siblings: Nicolena, Marie and James. Surviving are her children: Brenda, Cynthia and Arturo; many grandchildren; and siblings, Michael and Patricia. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Portage. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Church, Lilly.

Barbara Ann (Stenger) Mingle

Barbara Ann (Stenger) Mingle, 96, of Havertown, formerly of Roaring Spring, died March 21, 2026. She was born in Millville to late parents, the Rev. Harry C. and Mildred (Mason) Stenger. Surviving are sons: David, Daniel and Douglas; and her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Donald; six siblings; four infant children; and a great-grandson. Visitation is from 3 until the 4 p.m. service Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring. Arrangements by Fink and Stone Funeral Home of Martinsburg.

Marlene M. (Free) Minutolo

Marlene M. (Free) Minutolo, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Dodson) Free. She married Marcel V. Minutolo in 1992. He preceded her in death in 2023 after sharing 31 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Denyse ...

Robert Stanley O’Shell

Robert Stanley O’Shell, 75, a lifetime resident of Bellwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2026, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deborah Ann (Yohn) O’Shell; children: Sean (Lisa), Colleen (David) and April; grandchildren: Cameron ...

Paul L. Ritchey

Paul L. Ritchey, 85, of Imler, passed away Feb. 5, 2026. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Claysburg Bible Church, 11751 William Penn Road, Imler, with Pastor Keith Showalter officiating. A meal will follow the service.

David H. Brumbaugh

David H. Brumbaugh, 73, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Dixon, Ill., a son of the late Norman Holsinger and Martha Elizabeth (Negley) Brumbaugh. On July 19, 1980, in Altoona, he married Christine (Myers) Brumbaugh, who survives; along with four ...