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Beatrice ‘Bea’ McMullen

Beatrice “Bea” McMullen, 101, of Northern Cambria and Graystone Manor at Bellmeade, Altoona, died May 22, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born Nov. 18, 1924, in Barnesboro, she was the daughter of Frank and Antonia (Spadaro) Sgro. Beatrice was the last remaining member of the Sgro family. She was ...

Gary L. Scriever

Gary L. Scriever, 76, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born June 27, 1949, in Hagers­town, Maryland, a son of the late Reed Scriever and Laura Shaw. In 1973, he married the former Kay Seville in Whips Cove Tannery, Pa., sharing more than ...

Charles R. ‘Charlie’ Burk

Charles R. “Charlie” Burk, 86, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Homers Gap to Harry and Catherine (Barrett) Burk. He graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1959, where he played football, baseball and wrestled. Charlie went ...

William D. ‘Billy’ Forsht

William D. “Billy” Forsht, 73, of Altoona, beloved husband, father, brother and friend to all, died unexpectedly in the early hours of May 11, 2026, at his residence as he was preparing to leave for a beach vacation. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John R. “Bud” Jr. and ...

Patricia A. ‘Patti’ Hughes

Patricia A. “Patti” Hughes, 80, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Russell C. and Elsie (Burkhart) Singer. Surviving are her loving daughter, Lori A. Gaeto, and husband, Bobby; three ...

Mary Ann (Kelley) Johnson

Mary Ann (Kelley) Johnson, 85, of Altoona, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Mary V. (O’Hara) Kelley. Mary Ann married Donald B. Johnson, who preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2008. She is survived by her ...