All Obituaries

Jan 20, 1946 - Jan 23, 2022 Dennis “Head” W. Walters, 76, of Duncansville, entered the gates of Heaven into the arms of Jesus on Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lloyd and Edith (Sorge) Walters. He married Bonnie Williams in 1967. Surviving are his wife of 54 years; three sons: Kevin (Marechel), Tim (Julie), and Brad (Sherry); eight grandchildren: Jake, Hunter, Audrey, Ben, Rachael, Zach, Elijah, and Ezra; eight great grandchildren: Kaiden, Payton, Hayden, Ava,...

Sept 5, 1934 – Jan 21, 2022 Robert E. “Bob” Merritts, 87, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert E. and Violet A. (Walker) Merritts.  He married Annette N. Hoover in 1958. Surviving are his wife of 63 years; a daughter, Suelynn A. Shiller and husband David in Alexandria; two grandchildren: Lucas and Logan.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Alverda. Bob graduated from Hollidaysburg High...

Mar 19, 1959 – Jan 18, 2022 C. Kent Hall, 62, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles W. and Sara (Akers) Hall. He married Becky Lee Rice in 1988. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Becky; two sons: C. Alexander Hall and wife, Quinn, and Douglas M. Hall; a sister-in-law, Kathy and her husband, Scott; and five nieces. Kent graduated from Hollidaysburg Area High School in 1978. He loved his dogs, Tucker and Riley, and was an avid...

Jan 5, 1971 – Jan 17, 2022 Jason J. Hemcher, 51, of Duncansville, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of James and Bonnie (Steiner) Hemcher. He is survived by his parents; his fiancé, Jaime Brooks; a daughter, Alexandra; a granddaughter, Brooklyn; three siblings: Shana Parks (Michael), Aaron Morris (Carrie), and Rashida Horton; nieces and nephews; two stepchildren; several aunts and uncles; and many friends. He was preceded in death by both of his maternal and...

Donald R. Wible, 91, was born on April 5, 1930. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 17, 2022. He was born in Thompsontown, son of the late Rev. Lewis D. and Mary (Snyder) Wible. He married D. Jean Hurley, who preceded him in death in 2012 after 61 years of marriage. Surviving are two daughters: Donna Jean Cruse and husband Drew of Hollidaysburg, and Melissa L. Wible of Mt. Union; two sons: Rev. Steven M. and wife Juniata of Florida, and Dr. David S. and wife Ying-Ying...

Feb 6, 1957 – Jan 17, 2022 Norma Jean Lingenfelter, 64, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Marshall and Edith (Long) Lingenfelter. She is survived by two sisters: Carol Shaffer and Patty Miller; and two brothers: Barry and Gary. Norma loved her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with all of her nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. www.sorgefuneralhome.com

Jan 4, 1957 - Jan 14, 2022 Michael L. Lanzendorfer Sr., 65, of Duncansville, passed away Friday evening, January 14, 2022, at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by family and love. He was born January 4, 1957, in Altoona, son of the late Roger P. and Alberta M. (Noel) Lanzendorfer. Surviving are his children: Michael Lanzendorfer Jr. (wife Kendra Stultz, grandchildren Michael III and Brynlee), of East Freedom, Josh Lanzendorfer (wife Ana Rossi, grandchild Josh Jr.), of Duncansville, Caleb...

David L. McIntyre, 78, of East Freedom, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clyde and Alma (Brouhle) McIntyre. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon; and two daughters: LeeAnn Christen (Dave) and Susan McIntyre. Dave graduated in 1961 from Hollidaysburg Area High School and from Williamsport Tech in 1965. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was then employed by AT&T for over 30...

May 30, 1953 - Jan 9, 2022 Kathy Eileen (Burk) Russell, 68, of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gayle R. and Lillian M. (Shade) Burk. She married Calvin Russell on November 6, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Calvin; a stepson, Bryan and his wife, Lisa in OH; a godson, Noah Sponsler, of Hollidaysburg; a sister, Karen Lynn and husband, Ronald, in FL; a sister-in-law, Pat Malone, in TX; two...

Oct 8, 1947 - Jan 7, 2022 Diane L. Downing, 74, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Wilt) Downing. She is survived by two brothers: Ronald and his wife, Donna and Gerald and his wife, Jody; two nieces: Ashley and Marie; a nephew, Jerry Jr.; seven great-nephews: Tristan, Rayden, Jaxon, Wyatt, Jonathon, Steven, and Joe Jr.; and her best friend, Evie. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Joey. Diane worked as a cook and...