All Obituaries

Sept 22, 1947 – Feb 21, 2021 Lori J. (Hubbard) Botteicher, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday peacefully at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Mount Penn, daughter of the late Robert and Jane (Mahan) Hubbard. She married Richard F. “Hank” Botteicher in 1970. Surviving are her husband of 50 years; a daughter, Julie Hollobaugh (Matthew) of State College; a son, Richard B. “Bo” (Melissa) in CO; four grandchildren: Owen, Mia, Ella, and Louisa;...

June 3, 1947 – Feb 22, 2021 Douglas M. Barry, 73, of Lakemont, passed away Monday at the Village at Morrison’s Cove. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald and June (Horner) Barry. He married Bonnie Lee in 1966. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, three daughters: Kimberly Walter and husband Mark of Hollidaysburg, Kellie Alianiello and husband Rocco of Hollidaysburg, and Kasey Frazier of Claysburg; five grandchildren: Mackenzie, Blake, Joslyn, Autumn, and Trevor; and a...

Dec 22, 1974 – Feb 21, 2021 Damian J. Baughman, 46, of Juniata, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Chris and Anna Jane (Weston) Baughman.  Surviving are his wife, Blanca; three daughters: Sydney, Kaelynn, and Sage; a step-son, Seth; a granddaughter, Scarlett; three brothers: Michael Weston, Chris, and Justin; a cousin, Casey; and many other family members. Damian enjoyed camping, fishing, and art. All services are private. Cremation...

Jul 28, 1946 – Feb 8, 2021 Terrence “Terry” “Andy” P. Anderson, 74, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Entriken, son of the late Mangus Sr. and Betty (Minehart) Anderson. He married Lois Conrad in 2008. Surviving are his wife of 13 years; three daughters: Barbara, Angie, and Sherri; a step-son, Buck; seven granddaughters; one grandson; three great grandchildren; a sister, Peggy; and a brother, Barry. He was preceded in death by a...

May 18, 1951 – Feb 14, 2021 David E. “Ralph” Randolph, 69, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and E. Frances (Corl) Randolph. Surviving are a daughter, Serenity Hoch and husband Matthew of Shippensburg; a son, David “Chuck” Rice and wife Carri of Windber; seven grandchildren: Zachary, Courtney, Kameron, Caleb, Elyse, Logan, and Elica; three sisters: Susan Mallory, Carol Marshall, and...

Oct 21, 1940 – Feb 14, 2021 Richard W. Gardner Sr., 80, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his residence with his wife by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Louise (Shaw) Gardner. Richard married Gail Dively in 1961. Surviving are his wife of 59 years; a daughter, Lisa Jones (Chip) of Williamsburg; four grandsons: Brad, Zachary, Alec, and Trey; three great grandchildren: Hailee, Haiden, and Waylon; and two brothers: Donnie and...

Sept 1, 1954 – Feb 13, 2021 Karen A. (Beckwith) Fisher, 66 of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at her residence. She was born in Phillipsburg, daughter of the late George and Shirley (Houser) Beckwith. Karen married Robert E. Fisher Jr. in 1995, he preceded her in death in 2020. Surviving are two sons: Scott in OR and Brent in Washington DC; a sister, Georgiana Hartsel in FL; a brother, Fred Beckwith of Bald Eagle. Karen graduated from Tyrone High School and founded B&G...

Barbara (Cassidy Ellis) Smith, 61, left this world to join her loved ones and her Savior in heaven, on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at her residence in Bellwood, PA after a brief illness. Barbara, born on July 26th 1959 in Springfield, MA, was the proud daughter of U.S.S. Indianapolis survivor, the late John “Jack” Curran Cassidy and her mother Milanne (Daggett) Cassidy.  Barbara was first married to Robert Ellis currently of PA and then...

July 28, 1953 – Feb 10, 2021 Dale G. Claycomb Sr., 67, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Glen and Margaret (Musselman) Claycomb. He married Vickie Bartley in 1974. Surviving are his wife of 47 years; a son, Dale G. Jr., and wife Tammy of East Freedom; two grandsons: Cody and Devin; three sisters: Joan Mellott, Darlene Closson, and Lisa Claycomb. Dale graduated from Claysburg Kimmel High School in 1971 and was self...

Jul 4, 1954 – Feb 13, 2021 Milton F. Heidler Jr., 66, of Lakemont passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Milton F. Sr. and Delores (Ritz) Heidler. Surviving are two sons: Milton Holland of Harrisburg and Thomas W. in VA; three grandchildren; a sister, Dolly Hoopes of Hollidaysburg; and a brother, James of Altoona. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Desch in 1984. Milton enjoyed hunting and fishing. All services are private....