All Obituaries

Lois K. McLaughlin, 95, of the Presbyterian Village of Hollidaysburg, died at 9:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born March 3, 1928, in Altoona, the daughter of Samuel S. and Edna F. (Davis) McLaughlin. She was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth S., and was the last surviving member of her family. Miss McLaughlin was a 1946 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and later graduated from the Altoona School of Commerce. She first worked at the Universal...

            Joyce B. (Smith) Bucher, 91 of Hollidaysburg went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023, after battling Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for 22 years.             She was born June 30, 1932, in Maple Hollow, a daughter of the late J. Earl and Elsie (Taylor) Smith. She was married first to Raymond R. Keller on September 17, 1955, who preceded her in death...

            George Edward “Wolf” Peznola, II, 55 of Altoona died late Sunday morning August 27, 2023, at his residence.             He was born May 9, 1968, in Bostin, MA a son of the late George Edward, Sr. and Lucy Agetha (Porreca) Peznola. He married Jennifer Lynn George on May 12, 2001.             Surviving are...

            Merle G. Rightenour, Sr., 81 of Altoona died late Wednesday August 23, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.             He was born November 16, 1941, in Ohio, a son of the late Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour. He married Betty Lou Cross on May 26, 1962, in Altoona. She preceded him in death April 20,...

           Gorman L. Dull, 90, of Altoona went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning August 19, 2023, at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona one day following his 72nd wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Dorothy at his side. Gorman went peacefully to heaven following several weeks of suffering physically which affected multiple organs.             On November 5, 1932,...

            Hilda P. Bickel, 93, of Altoona died Saturday evening August 19, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.             She was born July 30, 1930, in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Pearl Suzanna (Colpetzer) Lucas. She married William David Bickel on April 21, 1950, in Buffalo Run, Bellefonte, PA. He preceded her in death March 31,...

            Burt J. Sherry, 53, of Altoona died unexpectedly Tuesday evening August 15, 2023, at his residence.             He was born October 8, 1969, in Altoona, a son of the late Regis Charles and Barbara Jean (Thompson) Sherry. He married Patricia A. Henry on February 22, 2022, in Altoona.             Surviving are his...

            Arthur M. “Art” Wilt, 96, of Altoona went home to be with the Lord Sunday evening August 13, 2023, at his residence.             He was born November 14, 1926, in Altoona, a son of the late Forrest A. and Hazel M. (Perry) Wilt. He was twice married, first on December 30, 1954, in Long Beach, CA, to Josephine M. “Jo” Brumbaugh who preceded him in death December 28, 2011,...

            Deborah A. Nearhoof passed away August 5, 2023, at her home in Mesa, Arizona, after a 15-year battle with cancer and a lifetime full of love and happiness. She was born February 22, 1960, in Altoona to Doramae (Spencer) and Robert Ellis.             A strong and kind soul, Deborah was a nurse for 28 years and cared deeply for her dialysis patients. She was adored by her patients and co-workers...

            Alan R. Capps, 44, of Altoona died Friday evening August 4, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.             He was born August 31, 1978, in Altoona, a son of the late Alvin Capps and Bonnie L. (Plowman) Capps. He married Stacie M. Lundberg on May 2, 2022, in Altoona.             Surviving are his wife, Stacie; his parents,...