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John J. ‘Butch’ Montgomery

John J. “Butch” Montgomery, 78, of Ligonier, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday in Ligo­nier. He was born in Altoona, to the late John and Frieda (Fuchs) Montgomery. Butch graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1965 and went on to Grace College in Winona Lake, ...

David M. Stiles

David M. Stiles, 65, Cresson, died Saturday. He was the son of the late Russell A. and Nancy Jean (Casher) Stiles Sr. David was preceded in death by his sisters: Carol, Susan, Mary and Margaret; and a nephew, Louis Benzie Jr. Surviving are his siblings: Russell (Patricia) Stiles Jr., Theresa Benzie, Rebecca Stiles and Peggy (Dan) Gaida; and many nieces and nephews. David enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his four-wheeler. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Cresson. Arrangements are by Anderson Family Funeral Home & ...

Joann C. Trostle

Joann C. Trostle, 84, of Altoona, passed away Friday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gertrude Taylor. She married Francis Trostle Sr., who preceded her in death in 2015 after sharing 52 years of marriage. Surviving are two sons, Francis Jr. and Bernard of Altoona; six ...

Anthony Wayne ‘Tony’ Bailey

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Bailey, 82, Claysburg, passed away Saturday at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab in Altoona, surrounded by his family. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Lemon C. and Dorothy J. (Moorehead) Bailey. Surviving are three children: Lori Burkholder and husband, ...

Douglas R. Brown

Douglas R. Brown, 63, Sproul, passed away Thursday at UPMC-Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Ruth (Way) Brown and the late Homer Brown. Surviving are his wife, Cheri E. Morgan; children: Douglas, Trista (Matt), Ashley (Timothy), Cody, Cameron and Conner (Emily); seven ...

Mary Ann Daniels

Mary Ann Daniels, 78, was born in Altoona, the cherished daughter of Winnifred C. Schultz and Jonathon M. Schultz. She passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at Halifax Hospital, Daytona Beach, Fla. Mary Ann was the beloved wife of Michael A. Daniels of ...