Harry L. Ketrow, beloved husband, father, and Pap, 90, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Sunday in Grove City, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew W. Ketrow and Orvetta (Weakland) Ketrow; and his siblings: Betty Barnhill, Mae Sheetz, Barbara Delong, John Ketrow and Andy ...
Sydney Sue Packard, 70, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harold and Jacqueline (Schroeder) Packard. She is survived by a son, Stephen Justice in New York; a daughter, Melissa Ruberto (Jacob) in Florida; grandchildren, Jax and Davis Ruberto; and siblings: Harold Packard Jr., Pam Glass and Lee Packard. She was preceded in death by siblings: Debbie Lykens, Wilbur and Max Packard. A private burial will be held at Carson Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Joseph C. Boley, 94, of Altoona, a native of Gallitzin, died Jan. 24, 2026. He was born in Amsbry, son of the late Nelson and Zita Boley. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; and grandson, Joseph Berardinelli. Surviving are his wife, Romaine; and children: Colleen Berardinelli, Jeffrey Boley and Celeste McMahon; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran. There will be no viewing. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Demetrius Roman Catholic Church, Gallitzin. Arrangements are by ...
Jacob James Carper Jr., 85, of Loysburg, died Saturday. He was born in Bakers Summit, son of the late Jacob J. Sr. and Hazel (Helsel) Carper. His sister, Betty Hartman, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Agnes; children: Eric Carper, Bernice Engler and Tracy Carper; his grandchildren; and siblings, Bonnie Flurie and Barry Carper. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Woodbury Church of the Brethren; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services ...
Yvonne E. Grattan, 90, of Houtzdale, a guest of Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Curwensville, died Saturday. She was born in Rose Bud (rural Coalport), daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Sinclair. Her husband, James, also preceded her in death. Surviving are children: Kathy Timchak, Michael, Shawn and Murray Grattan; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother, William Sinclair; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 9 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, March 6, 2026, at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale. She will be laid to rest ...
John M. Shoemaker, 99, of New Enterprise, died Sunday. He was born in Woodbury, son of the late Andrew and Ina Shoemaker. John was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; and siblings: Orville (infant), Carl, Lloyd and Vera Shoemaker, Ida Cogan and Sara Reighard. Surviving are children, Larry and Joyce Shoemaker. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Woodbury Church of the Brethren; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Friday, March 6, 2026, at the church. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.
