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Sara Ray Swartz

Sara Ray Swartz, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Park Ray and Charlotte Weston Ray. Sara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Swartz; her brothers: Park Ray, Don Ray and Dale Ray; and her sisters: Beryl Nearhoof, Roxanne Shultz and Cindy Rodgers. She is survived by her son, Kevin Swartz (Teresa) of Tyrone; and her daughter, Karol Fink of Lancaster. Sara was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren; and a cherished great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy. Sara ...

John A. ‘Bumper’ Traficante

John A. “Bumper” Traficante, 89, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Olive (Stephens) Traficante. On May 28, 1958, John married Donna J. Johnson. Surviving are his loving ...

Daniel J. Baughman

Daniel J. Baughman, 78, of Altoona, passed away at his home Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born in Altoona. He married Kathy (Carothers) Baughman on Oct. 19, 1991. Together they shared 34 wonderful years of marriage. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; brothers-in-law, Donald of ...

Kathleen L. ‘Kathy’ Beauchamp

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Beauchamp, 67, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Pittsburgh. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Earl “Barney” and Nancy (McGarvey) Rhodes. Kathy was married to Richard D. Beauchamp until his passing on June 14, 2021. ...

Robert A. ‘Bobby’ Gaeto

Robert A. “Bobby” Gaeto, 61, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Harrisburg. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Vincent P. and June Marie (Nelson) Gaeto. Bobby shared 38 beautiful years with his devoted wife, Lori A. (Hughes) Gaeto, whom he married on Sept. 12, 1987, at Our ...

Bernadette L. (Holland) Gibboney

Bernadette L. (Holland) Gibboney, 101, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late William E. and Rachel I. Holland. She married Maurice L. Gibboney in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2012 after sharing 66 years of marriage. Surviving are two sons, John and Harry; a sister, Debbie; and a brother, Carl. She was preceded in death by six siblings. Bernadette was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. Private interment will be at Royer Cemetery.