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Gloria Jean ‘Jeannie’ Wallace

Gloria Jean “Jeannie” Wallace, 81, Duncansville, died Monday. She was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Albert W. and Bessie Edna (Martin) Nolan. Her husband, Darrell, preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons: Robert, Joseph, David and Corey Cherry; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Nolan. Jeannie was a graduate of Altoona High School and previously enjoyed crafting and crocheting. There will be no public services. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.

Ronan T. Adams

Ronan T. Adams, 76, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Cyril and Helen (Greiner) Adams. Ron was twice married, first on Nov. 28, 1970, to Patricia Ann “Patty” Miller, who preceded him in death on April 18, 2007; he was blessed ...

James E. Baker

James E. Baker, 61, of Martinsburg, died Sunday. He is survived by his children: Benjamin Baker, Emily Beck, Jeri Reid and Candis Bequeath; seven grandchildren; brothers, Bradley and Brian Baker; his extended family; and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Donald and Carolyn Dawn Baker; and his farm dog, Andy. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Memorial Church of the Brethren; and again from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., ...

William J. ‘Bill’ Bravin

William J. “Bill” Bravin, 83, of Altoona, died early Sunday afternoon at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward and Marie A. (Luther) Bravin. He married Alberta A. “Bert” Traini on Oct. 19, 1968, in ...

Wynn S. Gearhart

Wynn S. Gearhart, 66, of Altoona, died Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack Gearhart and Martha (Bender) Leskowitz. Surviving are his wife, Tammy; a son, Kyle Gearhart; grandsons, Cody Stich and Colin Gearhart; sisters, Debbie White and Annette Polignone; and his mother-in-law, Donna Burkholder. He was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Gearhart. Wynn was a U.S. Navy veteran. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, ...

James Bernard ‘Bernie’ Robinson

James Bernard “Bernie” Robinson, 78, Altoona, died Friday night at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late James E. and Helen L. (Olson) Robinson. On Aug. 23, 1969, he married Debby S. Jodon in Altoona. Surviving are his wife of almost 57 ...