All Obituaries

May 6, 1959 - April 17, 2024 David F. Settle, 64, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, at Conemaugh Memorial Johnstown. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of George and the late Mary (Butler) Settle. He married Debra Caldwell in November 1977. Surviving are his wife of 46 years; two sons: Jason and Mark; his father George and wife Linda; and a sister, Robin Settle, all of Hollidaysburg; a brother, Melvin and wife Sharon of Altoona; a niece, Darla; and a nephew, Ryan. Dave graduated...

Sept 5, 1948 - Apr 17, 2024 Rita F. (McIntosh) Claycomb, 75, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Cross Keys, daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Daughenbaugh) McIntosh. She married Barry Claycomb in 1970. Surviving are her husband of 54 years; a daughter, Sherry Wills and husband Michael; a granddaughter, Kiley Hoffman and husband Jhon; and a great grandson, Grayson Hoffman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth. Rita graduated from Hollidaysburg...

Aug 17, 1964 - Apr 15, 2024 Vincent J. Reilly, 59, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph and Sara (Curran) Reilly. Surviving are two sisters: Irene Reilly and Fay Reilly; a nephew, James Reilly; a niece Shaunna Reilly; a great nephew, Josef Swann; and a great niece, Caitlin Reilly. Vince graduated from Altoona High School in 1983 and volunteered at Mercy Hospital.            He enjoyed going to...

June 21, 1947 - Apr 14, 2024 Jerrie L. (Dubbs) Walk, 76, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Ellen (Johnson) Dubbs. She married James M. Walk in 1974. Surviving are her husband of 50 years; a daughter, Tracie Lytle and husband, Bud; a son, James S. Walk and wife, Dawn; nine grandchildren: Amber, Javannah, Brittany, Scott, Justin, Adrienne, Tyleer, Derick, and Carolynn; nine great grandchildren: Destany, Serenity,...

February 20, 1926 – April 11, 2024 Warren Ray Miller, 98, of Cresson, passed away Thursday at Graystone Manor, Huntingdon. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late William H. and Mabel (Crum) Miller. He married Louise Mazur, who preceded him in death in 2012 after sharing 61 years of marriage. Surviving are two daughters: Judy Dodson and husband, Randy of Duncansville, and Joyce Dellinger in CA; two sons: David and wife, Laura of Chambersburg, and Robert and wife, Bonnie of...

May 17, 1925 – Apr 11, 2024 Betty I. (Smith) Beltz, 98, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Woods) Smith. She married Charles H. Beltz Sr., who preceded her in death in 2013, after sharing 70 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Linda J. Bonneau (Phillip); six grandchildren: Scott Helsel, Timothy Helsel (Stacey), James Helsel (Virginia), Stephanie Walls, Janet Larson (Tim), and John Beltz (Stacy); nine great...

Sept 6, 1942 - Apr 7, 2024 John C. White, 81, of Altoona, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Merrill and Pauline (Fluke) White. Surviving two sons: Jeff and wife Diane of Altoona, and Troy McConnell and wife Shelbia of Richfield; nine grandchildren: Andy, Austin, Jeffrey, William, Katherine, Jake, Samantha, Justin, and Tyler; five great-greatgrandchildren: Ashtin, Adalynn, Jaxon, Maddox, and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his long-time partner, Deborah Brown,...

Apr 26, 1944 – Apr 6, 2024 Thomas G. Baker, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late William J. and Marie (Leap) Baker. Surviving are two sisters: Patricia M. of Hollidaysburg and Teresa L. in DE; four brothers: Francis J. in TX, James W. in FL, Raymond J. of Hollidaysburg, and Joseph M. of Waynesboro. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Edward R., John F., Philip J., Charles A.; and a sister, Margaret A....

Jan 21, 1946 - Apr 3, 2024 Donald S. Taylor Sr., 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Thompson) Taylor. He married Sally Smith in 1968. Surviving are his wife of 55 years; a son, Donald S. Taylor Jr.; and a sister, Marilyn Taylor. He was preceded in death by eight sisters and five brothers. At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. Cremation service by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory...

Jan 12, 1956 - Apr 2, 2024 James “Bill” W. McMaster, 68, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Cecil (Woodcock) McMaster. Surviving are his wife Mary of 44 years; a daughter, Dawn; a stepson, Chris; three grandchildren: Caden, Ali, and Megan; and a sister, Marianne. He was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene. Bill enjoyed bowling, dancing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4pm...