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Mary Ann Woodring Harr

Mary Ann Woodring Harr, 94, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Tuesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born and raised in Altoona, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dale P. and Erma (College) Lewis. Mary Ann’s life was marked by resilience and love. She was married twice, first to Robert Woodring and later to Lee Harr, both of whom preceded her in death. Throughout her life, Mary Ann faced many challenges, including a serious accident and the heartbreaking loss of her son, Dale R.C. Woodring. Yet, her unwavering strength and determination never faltered. She was a ...

Patricia A. Byrne

Patricia A. Byrne, 97, of Altoona, died Sunday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Ashville, daughter of the late Bernard and Genevieve (Wilson) Hollern. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Byrne, whom she married on Oct. 9, 1948. Surviving are her nine ...

Frederick G. ‘Gordy’ Lee

Frederick G. “Gordy” Lee, 84, of Altoona, formerly of Gallitzin, passed away in Altoona. He was born in Lilly, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Gosman) Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Eckenrode Lee; and his son, Michael Lee. Surviving are his daughter, Courtney Lee; and son, Brian Lee; and grandson, Connor Lee. Gordy had been a member of the Cresson Volunteer Fire Company and had worked as a long time Cresson Borough Police officer. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., Gallitzin.

Dr. R. Barbara Mattas

Dr. R. Barbara Mattas, of Reston, Va., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 94, after a courageous three-year battle with lung cancer. Born in Altoona, Barbara was the daughter of Dr. Joseph C. Mattas and Ruth E. (Bowers) Mattas, who preceded her in death in 1966 and 1994, ...

Shelly A. Ritchey

Shelly A. Ritchey, 65, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday at Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas G. and Helen M. (Simendinger) Ritchey. Surviving are her sister, Nina Ritchey and husband, Randy Schmerbeck, of Roaring Spring; a brother, Randy T. ...

Mark J. Rossi

Mark J. Rossi, 66, Duncansville, was called to his heavenly home on Friday at UPMC Passavant, surrounded by his family and special friends. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late James V. Rossi and Helene B. (Bungo) Rossi. He married Lucy Boston on June 28, 1986, in ...