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Sharon M. Herr

Sharon M. Herr, 80, of Martinsburg, died Thursday. She was born in Williamsville, N.Y., daughter of the late Joe D. and Trena M. (Brown) Miller. Surviving are her husband, Pastor Earl E. Herr; children: Ruth Wolfe, Laura Clark, Rebecca Winger, J. Scott Herr and Ryan Herr; 15 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings, Edith Miller and Gilbert Miller. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service Monday, June 29, 2026, at Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Orchid R. (Grove) Huff

Orchid R. (Grove) Huff, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born in North Braddock, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Bertha O. (Schwartz) Grove. She married John E. Huff on Jan. 22, 1955, in East Pittsburgh. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2017. Orchid is survived by her loving daughter, Tracey in Maryland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; and her son, Edward. A faithful member of Ward Avenue Presbyterian Church in Altoona and the Eastern Star, Orchid enjoyed traveling, dining ...

Paul Edward Nuss Sr.

Paul Edward Nuss Sr., 79, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Maynard “Mundy” and Helen (Kohler) Nuss, and grew up in Patton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Garson; and ...

Masue Partner

Masue Partner, 98, of Bellwood, died early Wednesday morning at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center, Altoona. She was born in Yokosuka-shi, Japan, a daughter of the late Unosuke and Sayo (Yoshida) Masuko. On Jan. 16, 1953, she married Verdan E. “Buzz” Partner in Yohohama, Japan. He ...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith, 73, of Altoona, died on June 12, 2026, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late David B. and Virginia (Parsons) Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer L. Smith (Joshua); a granddaughter, Kailee B. Smith (Dylan); a ...

Clare Ann Troutman

Clare Ann Troutman, 71, Altoona, died Thursday at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George F. Troutman Sr. and Marjorie J. (Kern) Troutman. Surviving are a brother, George Jr.; and three sisters: Janet Stahlnecker, June Gates and Sheila Spreitzer; and numerous nieces ...