Deacon James L. Woomer, 78, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Charlotte (Wait) Woomer-Weight and his stepfather, Lester Weight. Jim married Kathy M. Greene on May 3, ...
Robert J. Brooks, 72, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert J. and Betty Jane (Barr) Brooks. He married Brenda Lee Long, who preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2022. Robert is survived by his daughter, BettyJo Bennett (Dan) in New York; and two sisters, Alice Weatherwalk and Ruth Vaughn of Altoona. He was preceded in death by three siblings: Dolores Smith, Frances Fornwalt and Bill Brooks. Robert was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed working on cars and was a race car enthusiast. At the ...
Shawn Michael Eckenrode, 42, Tyrone, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Adrian “Eggs” II and Marcie (Wilson) Eckenrode of Loretto. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Adrian and Constance Eckenrode; and maternal grandparents, Gerald and Shirley ...
D. Ronald “Happy” Long, 72, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Saxton and Roaring Spring, checked out July 5, 2026, at 2:31 a.m. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late David R. and E. Grace (Isenberg) Long. On Nov. 3, 1973, he married Deborah Brennan in Martinsburg. Surviving are his ...
Chester C. “Chip” Pike III, 70, passed away Wednesday at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, where he spent his entire life rooted in the community that shaped him. Chip built a life defined by familiarity, family and quiet resilience. Chip graduated from ...
Richard L. Warner, 58, of Blandburg, died Tuesday after complications from injuries he received in an ATV accident. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Fred J. Sr. and Edna M. (Friday) Warner. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Jr. Surviving are siblings: Ernest P. (Wendy) Warner Sr., Peggy S. Warner and Elizabeth A. Diehl. Everyone knew that Richie’s favorite mode of transport was his 2025 Polaris 450. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow; and from noon until the 1 p.m. service Tuesday, ...
