Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Miller, 86 Passed into eternal life January 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Elizabeth Ann Mulligan July 28, 1939 to Harry E. and Nellie B. Mulligan (though Social Security says July 29, but we are going to believe her mother) in St. Augustine, a village in Clearfield Twp., Cambria County PA. She graduated from Patton Highschool 1957, worked at the Patton Shirt Factory and then at Sylvania in Altoona. She married Wilfred Paul ...

Richard Allan Gates, 60, of La Jose, passed away January 9, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1965 in Charleston, SC, son of Bernard Sr. and Anna (Yost) Gates. He is preceded in death by parents; brother, Dennis O. Gates; and his beloved dog Duchess. He is survived by siblings, Bernard (Diane) Gates Jr. and Barbara “Jeanie” (James) Fickes; nieces, Kelly M. and Kristen P. Fickes; and nephew, Michael J. Fickes. Richard served in the United States ...

William J. Kovel, 82, of Irvona, died March 28, 2025, at home. He was born December 16, 1942, in McKeesport, son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Seko) Kovel. Preceded in death by first wife, the former Patricia Ann Nagy, and infant son, Nicholas. Survived by wife, the former Joann Wagner, whom he married September 2, 2017 in Irvona, sons: William (Robin Szelc) Kovel and Kris Kovel and fiancé (Karyn Davis), stepdaughter Mandee (Kevin) Hollis, grandchildren: Ashley (Donny) Fisher, ...

Thomas G. Ivory, 70, St. Augustine, died March 27, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. He was born July 18, 1954, in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Lucille (Strohmier) Ivory. Preceded in death by brother Phil. Survived by wife of 48 years, the former Luann Johnston, whom he married August 21, 1976, at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Frugality, son Ryan (Heather DeVore) Ivory, granddaughter Jayden Ivory, brothers and sisters: Janet M. (Jack) Conrad, Daniel J. (Monica Kelly), Earl J. (Michele Molnar), ...

Regis E. Farabaugh 94, of Chest Springs, in residence at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at the medical center. He was born August 4, 1930, in Loretto, the youngest son of the late Erhart A. and Marie C. (Smithbower) Farabaugh. On September 4, 1957, in St. Augustine, Regis married Margaret C. Dunegan, who preceded him in death on May 29, 2022. Regis is survived by seven children: Carol Ann (Michael McGuire), Sally (Danny Roadcap), Patrick ...

Celine M. (Little) Rice 75, died peacefully Sunday morning March 23, 2025, at her home in Loretto, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18, 1949, in Loretto, daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Doyle) Little. Preceded in death by son-in-law, Kenny Grove, brothers and sister: Robert, Patrick, Eleine Sheehan, James, and Fred. Survived by husband of 60 years, William T. Rice, her daughter Gina M. Grove (Gerald McElheny), 2 granddaughters; Carly C. (Vincent) Lessard, and ...

Mary Theresa Weber, 93, of Ebensburg, died March 21, 2025, at the Village of Maple Heights, Ebensburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1931, in R.D. Ashville, daughter of the late Harvey and Coletta (Rabus) Weakland. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert on January 26, 1999, daughter Deborah Pletcher, son, Randell, son- in-law, Edward O’Brien, infant brothers: Ira, Clarence, and Joseph, brothers: Modestus, Merle, and Garvey, and sisters: Rita Storme, Delrosa ...

Catherine D. Yingling, 87, of Camp Hill, formerly of Rosebud, R.D. Coalport, died March 21, 2025, at Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation, York, PA. She was born March 10, 1938, in Coalport, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Orichosky) Smolko. She was preceded in death by and infant sister, Mary, sisters: Anna Riggs, Margaret Rogerzinsky, and Helen Budnik, and brothers: Edward, Joe, George, John and Steve. Survived by husband, Paul whom she married on March 9, 1957, in Coalport, son David ...

George Banks, 86, of Ebensburg, died March 20, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born July 8, 1938, in South Fork, son of the late Thomas and Alberta (Stigerts) Banks. Preceded in death by step-daughter, Kimberly Stephens, and sister, Betty Seashore. Survived by wife the former LaVerne Farabaugh whom he married in 1991 in Ebensburg, 3 daughters and several grandchildren. George was the last member of his immediate family. He retired from the US Navy after 25 years of service. George ...

Thomas Leo Storm of Lewistown passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born in Gallitzin Township, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Edward Storm and Gertrude Mary (Gallagher) Storm on February 11, 1947. He was the ninth of 13 children. Tom was a member of the inaugural graduating class of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg, PA. While a student at Lock Haven State College, he met Janet Shuey. They were married at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lock Haven on August ...