Amanda M. Toohey, 42, of East Freedom, passed away Saturday at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Jeffery and Ruth (Chverchko) Toohey. Surviving are a daughter, Jaden; three sons: Christian, Trenton and Neako; a brother, Tyler; and two half-brothers. She attended Altoona High School. ...

Kenneth E. Van Orman, 90, of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Alvin and Viola (Truax) Van Orman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; a son, Randy; and brother, Ellis. Surviving is a daughter, Lu Ann; daughter-in-law, Kelly; several grandchildren; ...

Frances (Kolbrecki) Albarano, 96, Lilly, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Lilly, the daughter of Joseph and Michelina (Kureck) Kolbrecki. Deceased family members include her parents; husband, Samuel F. Albarano Sr.; daughter, Rose Marie ...

Dale A. Barnes, 70, Newry, died Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter Barnes and Doris (Piper) Peterson. Surviving is the love of his life and caregiver, Marcella “Butchie” Dodson; a daughter, Erin; siblings, Walter Jr. and Tracy Wyatt; a niece, Rachel Wyatt; and nephew, ...