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David Merle Yingling

David Merle Yingling, 77, passed away Friday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center after an extended illness. David was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Julia Yingling. He is survived by brothers, Paul and Dennis Yingling of Altoona; and a sister, Bertha Yingling Frank of Altoona. He is also survived by children: Michael, Michelle and Joshua. David was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War from June 1968 to January 1970. No services are planned at this time. Special thanks to the nurses and staff on the sixth floor of Van Zandt VA Medical Center for the care David received.

Terry Lee Boyd

Terry Lee Boyd, 85, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Levi and Florence (Cupp) Boyd. He was united in marriage to Joann Marie Boyd who preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2017. He missed her dearly. Surviving are children, Rodney ...

Steven R. Emerick

Steven R. Emerick, 33, of East Freedom, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Jennifer Emerick and Isaiah Fleck. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Natasha (Steinbrunner) Emerick; a son, Cain Emerick; and brothers, Warant Sevdalian and Addam Emerick. Steven was a 2011 ...

Tyler S. Gearhart

Tyler S. Gearhart, 38, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday. He was born in Binghamton, N.Y., the son of Brian Gearhart and Tracey (Stemmler) Pine. Surviving are his father; mother and stepfather, Tracey and Christopher Pine of Duncansville; a sister, Brianna Gearhart; grandmothers, Connie ...

William Scott Hess

William Scott Hess, 67, Cresson, passed away un­­expectedly on Sunday at his home. He was born in Clearfield, son of the late William R. and Margaret M. (Franchock) Hess. Surviving are his loving wife, Lisa L. (Hartzell) Hess; siblings: Carol (James) Gossar, Joan Southern and Gary (Beth) ...

Dolores Arlene Ritchey

Dolores Arlene Ritchey, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Stombaugh) Bowser. On May 25, 1956, she married Nelson E. Ritchey. Together, they shared 68 years of marriage before his passing on March 20, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: son, Danny Ritchey and wife, Lisa, of Blue Knob; and daughter, Tammie Reffner and husband, Tim, of Altoona; grandchildren, Obadiah (Erin) and Jacob (Danielle); and great-grandchildren: Trenton, Isaiah and Elias. She is also survived by her ...