Obituaries

Russell Pentland, 86, of Altoona died on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Pentland served in the US Army and worked on the railroad for most of his life. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pasimplecremation.com.

Constance J. Smith, 75, of Clearfield died at her residence. Born August 23, 1943, she was the son of Carl and Evonne (Cole) Cochrane. There will be no service observed at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

Irene Margaret (Layport) Bedekovich, 57, Altoona, passed away Wednesday after a protracted battle with leukemia. She was born in Lorraine, Ohio, daughter of Donald Layport and Claudia Rohirsch. On Oct. 26, 1996, she married James Bedekovich in Levittown. Surviving are her husband; three children: Rikki, David and Christopher; three grandchildren: Christin, Christopher and Timothy; her mother, Claudia; two brothers: Tim...