Sally “Sal” Lee Stetter, age 71, of Altoona passed away Sunday evening, September 25, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born July 10, 1951 in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Joanne (Benzel) Pfeffer.  Surviving is her significant other, Ricky Lafferty of Patton; three children: Bobbi (John) Denny of Altoona, Michael (Connie) Stetter of Blandburg, and Mary Jo (Johnny) Cox of Altoona. She was blessed to be a grandma to 5 grandchildren: Megan (Steven) Fleming,...

Robert R. Coppersmith, age 92, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born July 24, 1930 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Freeman and Kathleen (Riley) Coppersmith. He married Grace E. Diehl, who preceded him in death in 2017 after 68 years of marriage. Surviving are nine of his children: David (Darlene) of Duncansville, Sharle Campbell of Duncansville, Robert II (Kathy) of Claysburg, Brian, Eva Coppersmith, Jane Green, Marcia Cameron...

Jean Piper, age 78, of Duncansville, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.. She was born December 13, 1943 in Altoona, daughter of the late Calhoun James and Geraldine Ruth (Sell) Hoover. She married Donald F. Piper on Oct. 29, 1966 at St. Luke’s Church, Roaring Spring. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2011. Surviving are two step-sons: Rick Piper (Irene Brumbaugh) of Gamble, Wa. and Gary Piper of East Freedom; and her step-daughter, Cheryl...

Barbara A. McMaster, age 78, of Duncansville, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at home following an extended illness. She was born August 16, 1944 in Altoona, daughter of the late Max Teegardin and Hazel (Crotsley) Piper. Survived by her husband, Stephen “Pete” McMaster; four children: Doug McMaster of Hollidaysburg, Sherri Zyra (Joseph) of Duncansville, Scott McMaster (Kim) of Duncansville, and Tim McMaster of Hollidaysburg; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five...

Pauline L. Riddle, age 76, of Indiana, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, following a brief illness. She was born in Colver, a daughter of the late Pete Jr and Jane (McGary) Puleo. She married Robert L. Riddle, who preceded her in death February 17, 2017. Surviving is a daughter, Paula Puleo of Ohio; two sons: Charles Friend and John Friend, both of Ohio; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-granddaughters. She is also survived by special...

Jetsy L. Herman, age 81, of Imler, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, following an extended illness, on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born February 12, 1941 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Fred Vincent and Vera L. (Lloyd) Root. She married Carl E. Herman, Jr. on January 7, 1961 in Winchester, VA. Surviving are her husband, Carl; a daughter: Jalynn Herman (Matt Colyer) of Erie; two granddaughters: Brogan Harr (Josh Hill) and Chynna Benton...

James H. Trail, age 47, of Camp Chalybeate Lane, Bedford, passed away Tuesday, August 30l 2022 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 8, 1974 in Everett, the son of the late Robert A. Trail and the late Marie K. (Shaffer) Manges. On February 3, 1997 he married Christina Press. Survived by his wife, Christina; one son, Josh, of Bedford; and one sister, Lacy J. Giffin, of Bellwood. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister,...

Kevin Scott Lingenfelter, age 63, of Duncansville, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at UPMC Altoona following a brief illness. He was born February 8, 1959 in Altoona, a son of the late Forrest and Blanche E. (Reffner) Lingenfelter. He is survived by a brother, Richard Kim Lingenfelter (Christine) of Duncansville; a sister, Karen Sue Benton (Lee) of Hollidaysburg; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kevin was a 1977 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He was a gifted carpenter. He...

Daniel A. Dunkle, age 81, of Hollidaysburg, formerly a long-time resident of West Chester, died Friday, August 19, 2022 at Meyersdale Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, following an extended illness. He was born June 10, 1941 in Duncansville, a son of the late J. Frank and Vera Jane (Shreckengast) Dunkle. He married A. Kay McKee on June 17, 1967 in Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Kay Dunkle of Hollidaysburg; a son, Jonathan M. Dunkle (Kathy) of Christiana; a...

Ruth A. Barry, age 72, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at the home of Mark and Lisa Snyder and Michael Sell in Hollidaysburg. She was born August 3, 1950 in Claysburg, daughter of the late O. Ray and Florence E. (Helsel) Dibert. Surviving are a son, Donald R. Claar (Heidi) of Osterburg; a daughter, Lisa Snyder (Mark) of Hollidaysburg; five grandchildren: Katie and Kimi Claar, and Daniel, Hannah, and Michael Sell; two great-grandchildren: Scarlet and Klaus; two sisters; a brother, O. Ray...