A longtime Altoona funeral director has decided it’s time to retire. Robert M. “Bob” Jones Jr., 79, owner and director of Jones Funeral Home, 1222 13th Ave., will complete his career on May 31.

Jones said he had been looking to retire for 16 years, but despite some interest from others over the years, he couldn’t find a buyer. Then, he heard Anderson was looking to add another funeral ...

Robert loved learning about the law and taxes, watching football, reading and collecting knives and guns. His greatest joy ...