Shirley F. Ritchey, age 91, a resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Duncansville, died Monday morning, June 17, 2019, at the home. She was born April 21, 1928 in East Freedom, daughter of the late Francis R. and Irva J. (Smith) Heuston. She married Thomas C. Ritchey on Nov. 24, 1949 at St. Patrick’s Church, Newry. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1997. Survived by a son Scott Ritchey (Susan) of Duncansville; two son-in-laws: George Petrou of...

Clarence J. “Jerry” Hazlett, Jr., age 77, Duncansville, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 24, 1941 in Maryville, TN, a son of the late Clarence J., Sr., and Leona Hazlett. He married Barbara J. Henry in Winchester, VA. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; a son Craig Hazlett (Kathy) of Altoona; a step-son Larry Daugherty of Hollidaysburg; two grandchildren: Zachary Hazlett and Carlie Hazlett (fiancé Like Matthews); a...

Michael P. Augsburger, age 48, of Altoona, died early Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. He was born February 23, 1971 at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, a son of Philip D. Augsburger of Dallas, TX and the late Barbara E. (McConnaughay) Augsburger. Survived by a brother Mark Augsburger of Altoona; his father; and several aunts and uncles: Patricia (Stan) Johnson of Beech Creek, PA, Sue (Orlie, Jr.) McConnaughay of Dixon, IL, Doug (Patty) McConnaughay;...

Kenneth Bruce Kaufman, age 54, of Duncansville, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his residence, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Donna Jean (Dollar) Kaufman and the late Kenneth L. Kaufman. Survived by two children: Danielle Snively (husband Dave) of Hollidyasburg and Brad Kaufman of Altoona; his mother, Donna Jean of Altoona; three sisters: Judy Tharp of Putney, VT, Lucinda Ward of Choctaw, OK and Deborah Maurer of Altoona; and his...

Jeremy R. Ross, age 37, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born August 4, 1981 in Altoona, the son of Stephen and Pamela (Langham) Ross. Survived by his parents, Steve and Pam, of Duncansville; a son Sebastian Ross and Sebastian’s mother, Lillian Walker; a sister Nicole Lagundl of Price Frederick, MD; two nieces; two nephews; and grandmothers: Inez Elder and Patz Lowery. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Cliff Elder and Ralph and...

Lillian Emilie Shaputnic, age 93, of Claysburg, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born October 9, 1925 in Newark, NJ and lived many years in N. Huntindon, PA and Norfolk, VA, before moving to Claysburg. She is survived by three sons: Gentery McCormick (Carolyn) of Escondido, CA, Kevin McCormick (Katie) of Lexington, KY and Rory McCormick (Tammy) of Lanexa, VA; and five daughters: Victoria Murphy (Robert) of Debary, FL, Helen Bollinger (Robert) of Saint Cloud,...

Helen L. Liebegott, age 99, a resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Duncansville, died Thursday evening, May 16, 2019, at the home, with her family by her side. She was born April 26, 1920 in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of the late Jesse and Dora Mariah (Carothers) Helsel. Survived by a daughter Cathey Macak (Steve) of Grantsville, MD; a son Clark Liebegott (Cathy) of Hollidaysburg; 5 grandchildren: Robert Snoberger, Julie Lear (Kirk); Michael Snoberger (Angela), Kellie...

Dr. David Terry Fleck, age 51, of Murrysville, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 6, 1967 in Altoona, a son of Philip T. and Annetta E. (Yingling) Fleck. Survived by his parents of Duncansville; a sister Kellie of Duncansville; a brother Jeffrey (Julie) of Hollidaysburg; two nieces: Katie (Jessie) Mangiacarne and Jennifer Boal; three nephews: Andrew Boal, Daniel Fleck and Joseph Fleck; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Carol Marie White-Fowler, age 82, Altoona formerly of McKee, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 12, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her children. She was born May 18, 1936 in Coupon, daughter of the late Florence Conrad. Surviving are her three children: Kathleen Marie O’Shea (John), Thomas Michael White and Amy Cherisse White; two grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth and Maura Carol; a sister Patricia Ann Phillips; a niece Kelly Ann Phillips; and an extended...

Bettie C. Stoltz, 81, Duncansville, died Saturday evening, May 11, 2019 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness. She was born December 4, 1937 in Jacksonville, NC, a daughter of the late Gardner and Thelma (Allen) Foy. She married Donald D. Stoltz on May 9, 1958 in Jacksonville, NC. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2009. She is survived by a son Michael D. Stoltz and wife Kerri of Duncansville; a granddaughter Jessalyn Weyandt; two great-grandchildren: Ezra and Atticus; and a...