Donald G. “Pee Wee” Black, 83, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Duncansville, died Thursday at the home. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late William B. and Daisy (Feathers) Black. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews; and his lifelong friend, Ralph ...
John M. “Jack” Bowman, 75, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday after complications from a fall. Born in Wilkinsburg, Jack was the son of the late Robert and Josephine Bowman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert; and his sister, Julie Bowen. Jack worked as a carman for Conrail. During his career, he was a skilled tradesman who worked as a bricklayer, welder and mason. He retired in 1995 after 25 years of service. A devoted family man, Jack had friends and family members with whom he spent much of his time. One of his fondest memories was the show of support from ...
Samantha Mary “Sam” Brisini, 37, Ebensburg, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (McMullen) Brisini. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Dr. Samuel and Marie Brisini; maternal grandparents, Albert and Marie McMullen; and godmother, Dorothy Letcher. She is survived by her parents; her cat, Lucy; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends. Samantha earned dual bachelor’s degrees in history and political science from the University of Pittsburgh, where she also completed a master’s degree ...
Cheryl Lynn Dennis, a.k.a. Mama, The Mayor, Uncle Cheryl, Aunt Superhero, 52, of Pittsburgh, departed Tuesday from her many loved ones, friends and adventures on Earth for her next escapade after a heroic yet exasperating tango with cancer (F—- cancer, amirite?). She packed a lot into her ...
Michael “Mike” Frasca, 86, died June 5, 2026, surrounded by his family in Hampton, Va. Born and raised in Altoona, he was the son of the late Attilio Frasca and Vera Marie Frasca. Mike played football in school and earned a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt). He graduated ...
Ruth B. Grazier, 98, of Tyrone, passed away Friday. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of the late David Alton and Marie (Port) Grazier. She is survived by many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and ...
