William Ronald “Bill” Lenz Sr. 83, of Cresson, passed away March 28, 2023, at home. Born March 30, 1939 in Loretto, son of the late Elmer and Marie (Conrad) Lenz. Preceded in death by daughter, Heather, brother Robert (Dolores) Lenz, sister LaVerne (Cletus) Smith, and nephew James Lenz. Survived by longtime special companion Kathy Washic; and his children: Mellany (Mike) Armstrong of Havertown, PA; Tammy (Tom) Maurer of Idleyld Park, OR; William (Anne) Lenz Jr. of Virginia Beach,...

Helen Davison, 88, of Dysart, died March 26, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, Pa 16613

Yvonne Osman, 69, of Lilly, died March 26, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 3, 1953 in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard and Edith Alvada (Kinter) Kuchenbrod. Preceded in death by son, James “Jimmy” Osman, infant brother, Kenneth, and these brothers and sister: Richard, Harold, Delores Taylor, Raymond, and Robert. Survived by son, Jason (Bobi Jo Balzano) Osman, daughter, Heather (James) Gongloff, grandchildren: Corrina Osman (Zach Miller), Olivia...

Barbara Ann Mulhern, 84, of Cresson, died March 25, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 17, 1938 in Ashville, daughter of the late Augustine and Ruby (Gibbons) Massicci. Preceded in death by son, William P. Mulhern on July 22, 2016, and step father, Wilmer “Crow” Risbon. Survived by husband of 67 years, Patrick J. Mulhern, whom she married April 7, 1956 in Ashville, children: Karen (Larry) Parks, Diane (James) Zawacki, and Brian Mulhern, grandchildren: Aaron Zawacki and Jenna...

Donna J. Puffer, 76, of Flinton, died March 25, 2023 at home. Born January 31, 1947 in Baker, North Dakota, daughter of the late Oliver August and Florence Evelyn (Tilley) Siedschlaw. Preceded in death by sisters: Betty and Shirley and brothers: Allen and Otto. Survived by husband John Heming, whom she married July 26, 2007 in Atlantic City, and sister, Roberta Engesser. Donna enjoyed traveling and her dog, Montana. She had a master’s degree and worked as a counselor in family services...

Virginia S. “Jean” Adams, 89, of Coupon, died March 23, 2023 at Just Like Home Personal Care, Cresson. Born December 1, 1933 in Coupon, daughter of the late Thomas W. and Matilda (Holmberg) Delozier. Preceded in death by husband Lewis P. “Lew” on December 18, 2020, brothers: Paul Delozier and Edward Delozier, and sisters: Catherine Ball and Gladys Waksmonski. Survived by children: Deb (Dan) Lipple and Jim (Denise) Adams, all of Coupon, 2 grandchildren: Maureen (Brian)...

Joseph G. Blake Sr., 68, Coalport, died March 21, 2023. He was born December 26, 1954 in Spangler, son of the late Joseph B. and Dorothy B. (Kutruff) Blake. Preceded in death by his partner, Linda Jeffries, brothers: Victor Blake, Rick Blake, John Ross, Rex Ross, Fred Ross, Jim Ross, and Randy Blake, and sisters: Enna Mae Swope and Helen Sue Blake. Survived by son, Joseph ll (Melissa) Blake of Bellwood, 4 grandchildren, step-children: Donna (Mark) Peterson of Glasgow, Steve (Julie) Meckley...

Jeffrey L. “Otis” Laing Sr., 62, of Coalport, died March 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 27, 1960 in Altoona, son of the late James W. Jr. and Kathleen W. (Welker) Laing. Preceded in death by brother, Jerry. Survived by children: Jenise A. Laing, Jennifer M. Laing, and Jeffrey L. Laing Jr., step- daughter, Joni L. Merritt, 2 grandchildren: Ella M. Laing and Cecilia G. Carrington, brothers: Jack D. Laing and James W. lll (Barbara O’Shell) Laing, and nephew, Jaime...

Dolores M. Krug, 81, of Ashville, died March 15, 2023 at home. Born May 25, 1941 in Altoona, daughter of the late Garrett and Margaret (Donahoe) Grove. Preceded in death by son, Paul, grandson, Ryan, son-in-law John Puddister, brother and his wife, James and Marie Grove, and sister and her husband, Mary Catherine (Dominick) Peduzzi. Survived by husband of 60 years, Leonard Krug, whom she married November 24, 1962 in Ashville, children: Pamela Puddister of Lost Creek, WV, Brian (Sandy Eger)...

Don Peachman, 75, of Altoona, died March 15, 2023, in the Emergency Room of UPMC Altoona. He was born December 1, 1947 in Dysart, son of the late Ralph and Ruth Ann (Flaro) Peachman. Preceded in death by half-sister, Carol Ann Johnston. Survived by wife, the former Marie Stopchick Bopp, whom he married June 27, 1997, in Winchester, VA, children: Tonya Mayberry, Tracey Lawrence, Vince (Kim) Bopp, Curtis (Nicole) Bopp, Monica (Ben) Milliron, and Devin Bopp. Also survived by several...