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Kenneth L. Kumpf

Kenneth L. Kumpf, 70, Altoona, passed away May 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth C. Rhodes and Betty G. Stahl. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorenda S. Vaughn; and his brother, Ron Stahl. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. (Johnson) Kumpf; children, Kenneth Kumpf Jr. and wife, Mary, and Lindsay Nash and husband, Zack; grandchildren: Landon and Christian Kumpf, Airalyn McElhinney and Caleb Kennedy; a brother, Barry Kumpf; special nieces: Autumn Miller, Amber McClellan and Erica Crownover; and many other nieces and ...

Mark ‘Kevin’ Leiden

Mark “Kevin” Leiden, 67, of Altoona, died late Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul F. Sr. and Laura D. (Ciambotti) Leiden. He married Gisele Derr Ingram. Surviving are his wife, Gisele; three children: daughter, Kathy L. Kinser at home; son, Mark K. Leiden Jr. (Farrah) of Altoona; and daughter, Marie E. Leiden at home; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two sisters, Sister Donna Marie Leiden and Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Maurer; and two brothers, Michael Joseph Leiden Sr. and Steven ...

Susanne Marie Orr

Susanne Marie Orr, 47, Altoona, died May 21, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, after a sudden illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Walter and Carol Miller. On Jan. 6, 2001, Susanne married Christopher Orr. She was employed as a CNA at the Presbyterian ...

Shirley A. (Vipond) Settle

Shirley A. (Vipond) Settle, 95, of Duncansville, passed into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, to the late John S. Vipond and Catharine Austin Vipond. She was the youngest and last remaining sibling of William Vipond, Robert Vipond, Martha Louise ...

Lincoln E. Shaffer

Lincoln E. Shaffer, 88, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully Thursday at his residence. He was born in Boswell, son of the late Edward and Gladys (Lentz) Shaffer. He married Laura Louise (Greene) in 1958, who preceded him in death in 2020 after sharing 62 years of marriage. Surviving ...

Alex J. Walter

Alex J. Walter, 35, of Altoona, passed away May 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of Faith (Bowers) Walter and the late Robert Walter. Alex married Casandra Burick on Feb. 29, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Faith, of Altoona; his loving wife, Cassie; and ...