The Obituary Section

Doris Hileman

, Pennsylvania

April 1, 2026

Doris E. Hileman 82 of Claysburg passed away on April 2 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Roaring Spring. She was born June 26 1943 in Huntingdon daughter of the late Roy C. and Helen Carbaugh Hileman. She married Robert C. Hileman in June of 1960. Surviving are her husband Robert daughters Pam Clinich Jeff Christy Weyandt Bruce and Missy Helsel Donnie and grandchildren Adam Jamie Travis Alyssa Mackenzie Michael Cody Jenna Zach Hannah ten great grandchildren a niece Autumn Lou and sister Carolyn Smith Kevin. Doris attended Greenfield Kimmel High School worked at Butterick and retired from the Ranch House. Doris enjoyed antiques going to auctions and yard sales and loved to travel especially to the beach with her family. Private services will be held with Pastor Mark Wyland officiating. Interment at Upper Claar Cemetery.

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Loretta Mangia

, Pennsylvania

Loretta Mae Mangia 68 of Altoona Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 2 2026 surrounded by her family at UPMC Altoona. Loretta was born on December 21 1957 to the late Patricia Keith whom she rejoins in heaven only passing away 4 days earlier on March 30 2026. Loretta is survived by her loving daughter Kristen Paul Cogan III Mangia of Boca Raton Florida her siblings Todd Keith of Altoona PA. and David Keith of Waukesha Wisconsin and her loving grandchildren Ava Cogan and Paul Cogan IV. Loretta loved to cook for her family and was an avid animal lover most importantly her cats and dogs.

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Lt. Col. George Lightner

, Pennsylvania

Lieutenant Colonel George M. Lightner Jr. 87 of Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Wednesday April 1 2026 surrounded by his family at his home in Hollidaysburg. George was born in Huntington PA. on October 3 1938 to the late Helen C. Sassaman and George M. Lightner Sr. George is survived by the love of his life Patricia L. Turnbaugh Lightner whom he married on August 30 1958 at the Juniata United Methodist Church his loving daughter Tina L.John LightnerMorris of Gaithersburg Maryland nieces Judie Hollen Cindy Stevens and a nephew Kenny Hollen. George was Catholic by faith and a member of Our lady of Mount Carmel Church in Altoona. After Graduating from Juniata Valley High School in High School in 1957 George went on to join the 491st Engineer Battalion of the Army Reserve in Huntington in 1956. He entered onto active duty in 1957 and advanced to…

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Patricia Keith

, Pennsylvania

Patricia L. Keith 94 of Altoona Pennsylvania entered eternal rest on Monday March 30 2026 surrounded by her family at UPMC Altoona. Patricia was born January 27 1932 in Altoona PA. to the late Helen Cecelia Martino and Michael J. Torso. In addition to her parents Patricia is preceded in death by her brother Alfred J. Torso her son Karl and her daughters Debra and Loretta. Patricia bore six children. Patricia is survived by her remaining children David Karla and Todd many grandchildren and two nieces and nephews. Patricia was Christian by faith and loved gardening as well as taking care of the nature and animals in her backyard. She provided them food and water daily and was particularly fond of her groundhogs and squirrels. She dearly loved her grandchildren and was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and Jack Nicholson. She loved Steelers football. She loved her neighbors and…

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