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James K. ‘Jim’ Lane

James K. “Jim” Lane, 85, of Altoona, died Monday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Kermit G. and Anne L. (Ashburn) Lane. He married Norma Jean Provosnick on June 19, 1965, in Springdale. She preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2021. Surviving are ...

The Rev. Thomas Charles McGill

The Rev. Thomas Charles McGill, 97, of Rosebud, died Thursday. He was born in Rosebud, son of the late John and Lois McGill. Surviving are his wife, Betty; a daughter, Faith McGill-Cossick; grandchildren: Caleb, Matthew and Sarah; a sister, Mary; and sisters-in-law: Mary McGill, and Neleen and Ann McMasters. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Annalee Cossick; a son-in-law, Frank Cossick; and brothers, John and James. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the service at noon Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Coalport United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Beverly L. Port

Beverly L. Port, 59, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of David Port Sr. and the late Lois (Grove) Reed. Surviving are children: Jessica Montgomery, Charles Dempsie, Jeffery Port, Tyler Port and Kevin Port; many grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her father; and three siblings: Rose Bonner, David Port Jr. and Tricia Reed. She was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Port. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Center City Church, Altoona. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation ...

Pamela Joy (Replogle) Rhodes

Pamela Joy (Replogle) Rhodes, 68, Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (McIntyre) Replogle. Pam was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey. Surviving is her husband, Drew; a son, Scott; grandsons: Landon, Coleson and Bennett; a brother, Craig; and sister, Barbara Kelley. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. Celebration of Life service Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the church. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Nancy Lou Schreiner

Nancy Lou Schreiner, 87, of Manheim, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 31, 2025. She passed away at Pleasant View Communities after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Altoona, Nancy was the daughter of the late Adam and Esther (Miner) Erb. Nancy ...

Connie Mae Houck

Connie Mae Houck, 76, of Lakemont, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Viola Mae (Green) Dotzler. Surviving are her sister, Eleanor Matthew and husband, Skip; a niece, Robin Elliott (Jeff); and two nephews, Jamie (Pam) O’Brien and ...