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James F. Wolf

James F. Wolf, 88, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Arlington I. and Minnie Mabel (Lingenfelter) Wolf. James married Regina A. Geissinger, the love of his life, on May 10, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church ...

Matthew Timothy Allison

Matthew Timothy Allison, 46, Altoona, passed away Tuesday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of Timothy C. and Marsha K. (Butterbaugh) Allison. Matthew’s spirit lives on through his brothers: Justin, married to Dr. Mary Beth, in South Carolina, and Travis in Virginia; as well as his adored niece and nephew, Lena and Ben. His love extended beyond family to his beloved pets, Mindy the cat and Winston the dog. He was preceded in death by his dear sister, Heidi Allison. A Celebration of Life will be organized at a later date. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth ...

Jeffrey L. Appleman

Jeffrey L. Appleman, 75, of State College, formerly of Williamsburg and Hollidaysburg, passed away at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donovan H. and Annabelle (Isenberg) Appleman. Jeff was a Class of 1968 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He went on ...

Diane Marie Claar

Diane Marie Claar, 77, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at the home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jay and Mary (Rowles) Harding, and was one of 12 children. She was twice married: first to Harry T. Graham and then to Samuel Wade Claar; both of whom ...

Erdene Hoover

Erdene Hoover, 91, of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in McKee, daughter of the late Samuel and Edith (Caswell) Wilt. On Oct. 4, 1958, she married Donald W. Hoover. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2014. Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Harp (Ed) of Roaring Spring; a son, Clay Hoover (Dena); grandchildren: Christopher (John) and Matthew Liebal and Caroline Del Biondo (Justin); sister-in-law, Rita Wilt; special nieces and nephews: Jeanie and Robert Taylor, Brenda and Steve Treece and Stephanie and Billy Myers and children; and her ...

Kenneth C. ‘Kenny’ Musselman Jr.

Kenneth C. “Kenny” Musselman Jr., 81, of Garrett, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Dec. 15, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Upper Claar Church in Claysburg. Arrangements by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.