All Obituaries

Gerald R. Mowry Osterburg Gerald R. Mowry, 87, of Osterburg, peacefully passed away on February 5, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 20, 1938 in Imler in the historic Lincoln House, Gerald was raised in Imler and Lovely and remained deeply rooted in the community he loved. He lived at 662 South Imler Valley Road, where his legacy of faith, family, and hard work will long be remembered. Gerald was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Gail (Corle) ...

Clair Wayne Hinson Schellsburg Clair Wayne Hinson, 84, of Schellsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. He was born on January 14, 1942 in Helixville; son of the late Clair W. Sr. and Grace (Snyder) Hinson. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Audry Crawford; brother, Larry Hinson. Clair is survived by his son, Jeffrey Hinson and two granddaughters, Makenlee and Hazel Hinson. Friends and family will be received on Thursday, February 5th from 6:30-8:30 ...

Joe Imler Sterling, VA With deep sorrow, we announce the loss of Joseph Q. Imler of Sterling, VA who died January 29, 2026. He was 81. Joe was born March 28, 1944 in Imler, PA to Darl S. & Marie Imler. Following his graduation in 1965 from Central Missouri State University, Joe began his career at Blue Cross & Blue Shield in DC & then Geico in Bethesda, MD, in systems education dept. He was a 50+ year member of Community Lutheran Church. He was also active with the Sterling ...

Deborah (Stanton) Bowser Osterburg Deborah (Stanton) Bowser, 62, of Osterburg, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026 at Altoona UPMC . She was born July 27, 1963, in Johnstown; daughter of the late James and Patricia Stanton Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant daughter Dedre. Deborah is survived by her husband, Earl Bowser; children Greg Wiesmerman, Chris (Ashley) DeFazio, Destiny Defazio; grandchildren Elilya, Isla, Lidia, Finley, Liam, Lanessa; brothers James ...

Joan H. Miller New Paris Joan H. Miller, 89, of New Paris, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on June 12, 1936 in Windber; daughter of the late Raymond and Ivadine (Mechtley) Hobba. On October 21, 1961, she married Ray Miller, who preceded her in death on August 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; son, Craig Miller; brothers, Gerald and Richard Hobba; sisters, Gwendolyn Seese and Marion Streletz. Joan is survived by her ...

Jack Deaner Formerly of New Paris It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Deaner, age 89, on January 11 at Pennknoll Village in Everett, Pennsylvania. He was born on June 1, 1936, in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, to Blair and Irene (Huffman) Deaner. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard “Dick” Deaner. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Otto) Deaner and a loving father to two children: Jackie Logue (Jeff Logue) and Rodney ...

Chester (Chet) Frazier New Paris Chester (Chet) Frazier; also known as the Man, the Myth, the Legend of New Paris, PA went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026.  He passed peacefully in his sleep.  He was 63 years old. He will be deeply, deeply missed by his wife of 41 years, Cindy (Harr) Frazier.  They were married on September 1, 1984.  They have two beautiful and loving daughters, Megan, married to Joseph Fitzpatrick of Windber, PA and Tessa ...

Dale W. Davis Bedford Dale W. Davis, 84, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at home. He was born on August 6, 1941, in Weyant; son of the late Charles and Elsie (Harbaugh) Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Stiffler; Josephine Fell; Janet Manges; Kathleen Finnegan; Anna Belle Davis; brothers, Warren, Norman, and Marvin; and two infant sons.  Dale is survived by his daughters, Lori Davis-Pedley and husband Steve of South Carolina; ...

Alan Yorty Alum Bank Alan Yorty, 67, of Alum Bank, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Nason Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1958 in Larimer, Pa; son of the late John and Trelvia (Sokol) Yorty. On September 13, 2013, he married Pamela Jean (Alderton) Yorty. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Alan Jr.; brother, John Edward Yorty II. Alan is survived by his wife, Pamela; children, William and wife Stephanie; Timothy and wife Lisa; Raven Peterson; Joshua and wife ...

John W. Miller Osterburg John W. Miller, 91, of Osterburg, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on January 4, 2026.   He was born on November 20, 1934, in New Paris; son of the late Verwin (Bussie) and Beulah (Shaulis) Miller.   On September 17, 1960, he married the love of his life, Charlotte L. Miller, who proceeded him in death on December 17, 2025.   He is survived by his two children, Deborah Callihan and husband James of ...