Rita J. Funicelli, 91, Dean, passed away April 4, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 8, 1934 in Ashville. Daughter of the late Harvey and Maude (Ivory) Sutton. She was married to the late Robert P. Funicelli on April 20, 1963 in Ashville. She is survived by children, Robert (Leslie) Funicelli of Peoria, AZ, Randy (Cindy) Funicelli of Warwick, RI, and Karen (Mark) Smithmyer of Dean, with whom she resided with; 3 grandchildren, Kathleen Funicelli, Zachary and Anthony Smithmyer; sister, ...

Mary Ann (Wilt) Weakland, 79, of Ashville, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 30, 1946, in Dysart, she was the daughter of the late Augustine “Gus” and Philomena (Monahan) Wilt. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, James “Jim” Weakland, on April 16, 2024; her brothers, Leo of Dysart and Thomas of Redding, California; and her sister, Phyllis Ann Wilt. She is survived by ...

Ronald P. “Butch” Noel, 79, Houtzdale, passed away March 23,2026 at the Embassy of Hearthside. Born October 19, 1946 in Fallentimber, son of Joseph and Cressie (Bender) Noel. Preceded in death by parents; great grandson, Ivan Robert Wilk; siblings, Jerry (Jean) Noel, Paul (Tressa) Noel, Regis (Sally) Noel, Marie (Stanley) Kubat, Mildrid (Earnest) Harpster, and Florence (Deilio) Cavalet; and brother-in-law, Richard Geary. He is survived by children, Stephanie (Mark) Wilk and ...

Mary Ann Doughty, 71, Ashville, passed away on March 22, 2026 at Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Hastings. Born August 21, 1954 in Altoona, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Holmberg) Lipple. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Gregory Lipple; brother, Donald “Bucky” Lipple, and sister, Jane Trapanotto. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Doughty; daughter, Brenda (Tim) Walker; granddaughter, Emily (Adam) DeWitt; great grandson, Logan; brothers, ...

Leighton Charles Holland, 32, Lorretto, passed away on March 16, 2026 at home. Born September 29,1993 in Altoona, son of Robert Holland and Denise (Weiland) Jenkins. He is preceded in death by father, Robert Holland; step-father, David Jenkins; maternal grandmother, Gloria Weiland; and aunt, Amy Hockenberry. He is survived by mother, Denise Jenkins; siblings, Miranda (John) Meyer and Nigel (Emily Kenney) Holland; niece, Skylar; maternal grandfather, Walter (Donna) Weiland, aunts and uncles, ...

Robert Gordon Gongloff, 73, Altoona, passed away March 11, 2026 at The Preserves of Cedarwood surrounded by family. Born August 23, 1952 in Altoona, son of Richard and Catherine (Webb) Gongloff. He is preceded in death by parents; step-son, David Shaughnessy; and brothers, Paul, Jim, Dave, and John Gongloff. He is survived by loving wife of 34 years, Darlene Gongloff; children, Cathy (CJ) Gongloff and Bob (Fran) Gongloff; step-son, Patrick (Cathy) Shaughnessy; grandchildren, Ryan (Jillian), ...

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), ...