Leslie K. Ott, age 55, of Altoona, formerly of Duncansville, died Monday afternoon, May 10, 2021 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief battle with lymphoma. She was born December 21, 1965 in Allentown, daughter of the late Richard “Pete” and Patricia L. “Louise” (Snyder) Limbert. She married James E. Ott on Apr. 18, 1998 in Altoona. Surviving are her husband, James Ott; a son, Ronald Heverly; a daughter, Chelsea Phillips; a grandson, Colton James Albert Phillips; her...

Shirley L. Diehl, age 92, of Duncansville, peacefully went with the Lord on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021. She was born July 15, 1928 in Newry, daughter of the late Quentin E. and Grace M. (Weaver) Berkey. She married Fred T. Diehl on Oct. 5, 1944. Surviving are her two sons: Barry Diehl (wife Linda) of Martinsburg and Jeff Diehl of Duncansville; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Fred T....

Charles E. Kane, age 80, of Dry Run, Duncansville, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour in Heaven on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born February 5, 1941 in Altoona, a son of the late George and Alberta (Wagner) Kane. He married the former Dorothy Shoup on Oct. 8, 1960. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2020. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; 6 children: Robin Dobrowolsky (Kevin) of Indiana, Pa., Donna Snyder (Dan), Chuck Kane (Becky), Paul Kane and Scott Kane, all of...

Jennifer Lynn Wilkes, age 46, of Altoona, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021, after a brief illness, at UPMC Altoona. She was born April 9, 1975 in Altoona, a daughter of Larry W. Wilkes, Sr. and Susan D. (Clapper) Sprinkle. She is survived by her parents; her long-time companion, Chris Lostaglia; a daughter, Meygan Lostaglia; two siblings: Larry W. Wilkes, Jr. and Victoria Wilkes; and grandmother, Dorothy M. Clapper. She was preceded in death by a...

Ryan L. Ochenrider, age 66, of Johnstown, died Monday morning, April 12, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born June 22, 1954 in Johnstown, a son of the late William H. and Doris "Elaine" (Litzinger) Ochenrider. He married the former Janet Margie. She preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2006. He is survived by: a brother, Scott D. Ochenrider of Johnstown; several nieces and nephews; and cousins. He was recently preceded in death by a sister, Marla Binet,...

Marie C. Grsevinsky, age 85, of Duncansville, died early Saturday morning, April 10, 2021, at her home. She was born March 30, 1936 in Indiana, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mildred M. (Galonis) Rostis. She married Edward J. Grsevinsky. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2008. She is survived by three children: Estelle Wolfman of Tampa, Fl., Debbie Vladic (Mike) of Duncansville, and Edward Grsevinsky, Jr. of Duncansville; three grandchildren: Shannon Wolfman (Tom Olson) of...

Mark E. Mulligan, age 54, of Eldorado, Altoona, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at home, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1966 in Altoona, a son of the late William L. Mulligan and Elaine (Trexler) Vaught. He married the former Stephanie D. Chandler in Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; a daughter, Lauren Alleva of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren; and four siblings: William S. Mulligan of Geeseytown, Sharon Yon of Altoona, Jason Mulligan...

Lena R. (Hartzler) Cashman, age 96, formerly of Hollidaysburg, entered into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday afternoon, March 23, 2021, at the home of her daughter, in Duncansville. She was born March 31, 1924 in Allensville, the middle daughter of the late Jesse and Sadie (Cutman) Hartzler. Surviving are: three children: Linda (Rick) Reigh of Duncansville, Richard (Susan) Cashman of Saltillo, and Ruth (Jim) Metzler of McVeytown; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was the...

Thomas L. Edmiston, age 79, of Hollidaysburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, March 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. He was born January 8, 1942 at home, in Duncansville, a son of the late David E. and Irene R. (Ott) Edmiston. He married the former Patricia A. Stell on June 20, 1967 in Duncansville. He is survived by his wife; four children: Ronald D. Edmiston, Shane Edmiston, John L. Conrad and Joanna (Conrad) Duman (husband Allan); 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister...

William G. Bennett, age 79, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Sunday evening, March 14, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born March 13, 1942 in Ridgeway, a son of the late George W. and Katherine E. (Morgan) Bennett. He married the former Norma J. Diehl on Apr. 24, 1965 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Altoona. He is survived by his wife, Norma; two sons: William H. Bennett (Teresa) of Hollidaysburg and Christopher K. Bennett, Sr. (Cindy) of Duncansville; 7 grandchildren; and 9...