Helen Elizabeth Young, age 94, a resident of the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Duncansville, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 4, 2023 at the home. She was born July 24, 1928 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Martin and Edna (Donaldson) Thomas. She married John Franklin “Jack” Young on January 14, 1950 at Duncansville Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2016. They had a long and happy life together. She is survived by two daughters: Debra...

Louise D. Harvey, age 70, of Duncansville, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. She was born May 11, 1953 in Oakland, CA, daughter of the late Harry M. and Virginia M. (Spiridigliozzi) Trauger. She married Leslie J. “Les” Harvey on February 19, 1972 in Altoona. She is survived by her husband, Les; three children: Gene Harvey (Misty), James Harvey, and Kim Dodson (Jeff), all of Duncansville; 5 grandchildren: Emilee Rhine (Ben), Gina Ott (Justin), Alissa Harvey (Dan),...

David E. Salyards, age 75, of Maple Hollow, Duncansville, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born December 20, 1947 in Altoona, a son of the late Ralph D. and Jessie L. (Colbert) Salyards. Survived by four children: Mary Ann Salyards-Dawbin (Brian) in California, Bill Salyards of Catfish, Shaun Salyards (Kristan) of Duncansville, and Sheena Bookhammer (Todd) of Martinsburg; six grandchildren: Willow and Ella Salyards-Dawbin, Gemma and Jude Salyards, and Carter and...

Wayne F. Berkheimer, age 86, of Duncansville, died Friday night, May 19, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. He was born August 13, 1936 at home in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Thomas L. Berkheimer Sr. and Alice (Harpster) Berkheimer. He married Janet E. Garlick on Jan. 24, 1964. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2017. Survived by two daughters: Mary Alice Berkheimer of Frankstown and Brenda Jean Hipple of Snow Shoe; 7 grandchildren: Ashley, Charles, Cierra, Brannon Jr.,...

Neil A. Robertson, age 68, of Maple Hollow, Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born September 24, 1954 in Altoona, a son of Doris M. (Glunt) and the late Leroy K. Robertson. He married Cheryl L. Shafer on Oct. 24, 1975 in Warren, OH. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his mother, Doris, of Hollidaysburg; three children: Amy Reighard (Chris) of Portage, Scott Robertson (Jaime) of Altoona, and Barry Robertson (Amanda) of Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren: Gaige...

Dorothy Viola Raber, age 94, of Duncansville, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at UPMC Altoona following a brief illness. She was born September 12, 1928 at home in Cross Keys, a daughter of the late Percy and Grace (Orr) Closson. She married George W. Raber on Oct. 5, 1948 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1978. Surviving are 6 children: Richard Raber (Martha) of Duncansville, Debra Schlichte (Fred) of Florida, Beverly Lightner (Sheldon) of Duncansville, Karen Feltenberger...

Holly J. Marsh, age 48, of Altoona, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at home following a brief battle with cancer. She was born September 15, 1974 in Altoona. She is survived by her mother, Sandra K. (Pfahler) Conley; three children: Chelsea Koeck, Kasey Koeck, and Cody Koeck; three grandchildren: Kayson, Kohen, and Jesse; and a brother, Rodney Conley. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Maurice. Holly attended Altoona High School. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and spending time with...

Bryan A. Diehl, age 61, of Puzzletown, Duncansville, died Wednesday evening, April 12 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness. He was born May 14, 1961 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Sylvester J. "Wess" and Ethel M. (Yeckley) Diehl. He is survived by his long time companion Julie Weaver; a son Bryant Diehl; two nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by a brother Wesley "Wessy" Diehl. Bryan was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High...

George L. Klinedinst, Jr., age 77, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of York, died Friday, April 7, 2023 at the home following an extended illness. He was born September 10, 1945 in York, son of the late George L. Klinedinst, Sr. and Phyllis (Seitz) Klinedinst. He married the former Rose A. Dull on May 25, 1967 at the Lutheran Church of Spry in Spry, PA. Survived by his wife Rose of York; two sons: George L. Klinedinst III (wife Cheryl) of York and...

Michael Shawn Shevenock, age 52, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Gallitzin, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was born March 26, 1971 in Altoona, son of Michael Stanley Shevenock and the late Georgianna M. (Tonarelli) Shevenock. He is survived by his wife Terri (Longenecker) Shevenock; a daughter Eden Shevenock; his father Michael S. Shevenock; and four sisters: Brenda Eger, Lori Williams, Dana Claar, and Lisa Galioto. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2017. Michael...