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John P. ‘Cubby’ Barefoot

John P. “Cubby” Barefoot, 80, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Blaine A. and Nellie F. (Smith) Barefoot. He married Kathleen C. “Kathy” Hand on March 9, 1990, ...

E. Anne Detwiler

E. Anne Detwiler, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday with her children by her side at Homewood Living, Martinsburg, after an extended illness. Anne was born Emily Anne Baker, in Connellsville, the daughter of Russell and Alma Baker. Upon her father’s untimely death, the ...

Frances M. ‘Tanny’ Graupensperger

Frances M. “Tanny” Graupensperger, 95, Duncansville, passed away Tuesday afternoon at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Garrety) Graupensperger. She is survived by nieces and nephews: Mike Dibert, Jane Liscio, John Dibert and ...

Robert N. Lucas

Robert N. Lucas, 94, of Tyrone, passed away Feb. 15, 2026. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Gilbert and Helen (Smith) Lucas. On April 19, 1958, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tyrone, he married Dorothey “Dolly” Widney who survives. Also surviving are two children, Steven R. ...

Marian S. Monios

It is with heavy hearts the family of Marian S. Monios, 95, of Altoona, announces her passing on Tuesday at the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born in Monessen, to the late Michael and Anna (Hromey) Sinchak. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Steve (Betty), Stanley (Mary) ...

Ruth Anna Kensinger

Ruth Anna Kensinger, 83, of Claysburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. On Feb. 23, 1962, she married Karl Hoenstine at Upper Klahr Church. He preceded her in death in 1991. She later married Robert Kensinger on July 10, 1995, in Virginia. He ...