James D. Campbell, age 71, of Duncansville, died at home after an extended illness on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born December 17, 1952 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Samuel J. Campbell and Dorothy K. (Imler) Caplan. He married Robin L. Hoenstine on Aug. 28, 1971 in Hollidaysburg. Surviving is his wife, Robin, three children: James D. Campbell II (Elizabeth Ann), Misty Harvey (Gene), and Timothy M. Campbell (Ami); 8 grandchildren: Megan Grissinger (Mike), Kara Bailey (Caden), Taylor...

Philip Dean Ringler, Sr., age 74, of Duncansville, died Friday morning, April 26, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, following an extended illness. He was born September 2, 1949 in Altoona, son of the late Silas Nathan and Catherine Cecilia (Crumm) Ringler. He married Maria G. Martelletti on July 1, 1983. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2012. Surviving are 6 children: Robert Stevens Sr., Philip Ringler Jr., Michael Ringler, Danielle Price, Terrance Ringler, and Matthew Ringler; numerous...

Charles Clair Shaner Jr., age 65, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y. Chuck was born June 3, 1958 in Altoona, the oldest son of the late Charles Clair Sr. and Mary Jane (Bice) Shaner of Altoona. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Douglas E. Shaner of Beaufort, S.C. Surviving are his devoted wife of 26 years, Sherry (Swartz) Shaner of Altoona; his first wife, Rexenne (Bob) Robinson of Pleasant Gap; his only daughter, Holly...

Harry R. Brown, age 93, of Duncansville, died Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born at home on December 13, 1930 in Imler, the son of the late John Russell and Ada Dolly (Ickes) Brown. He married Barbara A. Rodgers on Sept. 3, 1955 at 58th Street United Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife, Barbara A. Brown; a son, Alan Brown of Duncansville; a daughter, Amy Hall (husband Kim) of Woodland; three grandsons: Jason Garman (wife Michelle), Kyle Brown...

Elizabeth Ann "Tootie" Hufford, age 95, of Duncansville, died Friday, April 5, 2024 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. She was born December 8, 1928 in Altoona, daughter of the late Jessie F. and Alma Elizabeth (McMullin) Steele. She married James A. Hufford on November 8, 1947 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1992. Surviving is a daughter, Bonnie O’Brian (Steve) of Duncansville; a granddaughter, Megan O’Brian-Nicka (Josh); a...

Barbara J. Swartz, age 84, of Duncansville, died Friday, April 5, 2024 at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg following an extended illness. She was born February 7, 1940 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Russell R. and Mary A. (Weaver) Hagie. She married Richard Alfred Clinger in 1961. He preceded her in death in 1985. She then married Clarence E. Swartz in 1996. He also preceded her in death in 2010. Surviving are two sons: Donald G. Clinger and George H. Clinger, both of Duncansville;...

John A. "Johnny" Hoover, age 65, of Altoona, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona following an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1958 in Altoona, a son of the late Richard C. and Anna D. (Pruznak) Hoover. Surviving are three sisters: Beverly Bush (Kevin) of South Carolina, Susan Shay (Mark) of Hollidaysburg, and Rebecca Courtot (Richard) of Ashville; and three nieces and a nephew: Ashley, Krista, Sydney, and Benjamin...

Dorothy Marie (States) Morris, age 82, known for her selfless and loving nature, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg in Martinsburg, PA with her dear lifelong friend Mona Henck by her side. She was born February 5, 1942 in Gallitzin. Preceding her in death were her parents Eugene and Cass States and her husband of 41 years, Gary Lee Morris. Dottie will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Morris of...

Douglas W. Fluke, age 69, of Hollidaysburg, died Friday evening, March 15, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness. He was born November 5, 1954 in Altoona, a son of the late William Orville and Marjorie Mae (Ingram) Fluke. Surviving is a daughter, Kristin Woleslagle (Chad) of Tamaqua; three grandchildren: Alisa Smith (Shawn), Adam Fluke, and Sydney Woleslagle; a great-grandchild, Kacy Smith; a brother, Greg Fluke (Martha) of South Carolina; and two nephews: Derek and Todd...

James W. Moore, age 78, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Odenton, Maryland, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home. He was born March 26, 1945 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Pete and Ann (Kingera) Gelles. He married Dorothy L. Pevahouse on Nov. 2, 1999 at Windber Church of the Brethren. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2010. Surviving are three children: Michelle Smith (Ken), Jason Moore Arlene), and Christina Heath (Blaine); five grandchildren: Kenneth II, Justin, Anna Marie,...