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Andrew Francis Kaza

Andrew Francis Kaza, 84, of Ebensburg, died Tuesday. He was born in Ebensburg, son of the late Andrew P. Kaza and Florence (Italiano) Kaza-Pitz. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Karen; his son, Ryan; and his sister, Theresa Marie Kaza. Andy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a life member of the Dauntless Fire Company, serving as fire chief from 1980-86. At Andy’s request, there will be no viewing. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, 500 N. Julian St., Ebensburg. Arrangements are by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., ...

Linda Anne (Bogansky) Wanco

Linda Anne (Bogansky) Wanco, 73, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Freeland, daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Konar) Bogansky. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Surviving are her cousin, Elaine Kapinos (David), and their children, Bryan Pallack and Harmonie Clark; best friend, Debbie Sault (Mark), and their daughter, Sarah; and her cherished cat, Willow. Friends will be received from 9:30 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Laurie L. (Bittner) Claar

Laurie L. (Bittner) Claar, 65, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Dorothy (Shannon) and the late Leroy Bittner. She married Roy “Bud” Claar Jr. in 1978. Surviving are her husband of 48 years; two daughters, Autumn ...

Judith A. ‘Judy’ (Snyder) Davis

Judith A. “Judy” (Snyder) Davis, 75, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Benjamin and Melda (Gray) Snyder. Surviving are her husband, Richard; a daughter, Kristy Lingen­felter; sons, Ben (Marlene) and Richard; seven grandchildren; and seven great-children. She was preceded in death by many siblings. Judy enjoyed bingo, gambling and skills machines. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m.

Cecelia G. Keckler

Cecelia G. Keckler, 84, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William Stewart and Marie Helen (Noel) Cooper. Cecelia married Arthur L. Keckler on May 29, 1976, at Hicks United Methodist Church, Duncansville. He preceded her in death. Cecelia is survived by her sisters, Linda Lang (Frank) and Barbara Cooper, both of Altoona; her nephew, Frankie Lang; and niece, Alisha (Lang) Lum. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Cooper; and a sister, Margaret ...

Emma Jean Kuhn

Emma Jean Kuhn, 87, of Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone, formerly of Country Manor, Duncansville, died Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel Jr. and Helen (Walters) Tampt. Surviving is a stepson, Ronald Kuhn; grandchildren, Patrick Kuhn and Brittney Corl; great-grandchildren, Grayson and Barrett; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vay M. Kuhn; and sisters: Mary Ellen Dean, Audrey Ajay and Doris Notaro. There will be no public services. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., ...