Samuel William Faust Sr., 83, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Nathan Adelson Hospice House, Las Vegas, Nev. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy E. (Shanner) Faust. Surviving are children: Richard Veloz (Georgia) of Goose Creek, S.C.; Samuel W. Faust Jr. ...

Paula A. Johnson-Gill, 66, of Duncansville, died Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bethesda, Md., a daughter of the late Carl E. “Jim” and Harriett (Moore) Fern. She was first married to William D. Johnson III on Aug. 30, 1975, in Tyrone, and he preceded ...

Irene M. Wolfe, 80, Blandburg, died Wednesday. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late Jack and Ruby (Bishop) Fortney. Surviving are children: Daniel, Darren and Dale Wolfe and Belinda Snyder; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth M. Evanskey of Fallentimber. ...

Gerard Thomas “Coal Dog” Burskey Sr., 73, Carrolltown, died Monday. Born in Spangler, son of the late Joseph and Anna Burskey, he was also predeceased by siblings: Barbara, Gloria, David and Joseph. Surviving are his wife, Louise; children, Lori and Gerard “Jerry” Jr.; and siblings, ...