Vera J. Whetstine, 77, of Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Frank E. and Mary M. (Bare) Black. She married David L. Whetstine on Oct. 7, 1977, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2024. Surviving are two ...
Joseph Weston Graffius, 89, Altoona, a resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Family and friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Dorothy L. Stiffler, 86, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. She was born in Hopewell, a daughter of the late William W. and M. Ruby (Eller) Koontz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl; and siblings, Margaret Dodson and Richard “Dick” Koontz. Surviving are siblings: Gloria Ziviello, Phyllis Schroth and Ralph Koontz; and sister-in-law, Emily Koontz. Friends will be received from 9:30 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Akers Funeral Home Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett. Burial will be held privately at ...
Elwood L. “Lenny” Walter Jr., 73, of Claysburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 1 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 480 Emmanuel Drive, Claysburg. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Sandra “Sandy” Creamer, 73, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ivan and Kathleen (Harten) Magnus. She married Gary Creamer on May 1, 1971. Surviving are her husband, Gary; two daughters, Noelle Creamer (Brad Cline) and Gara Creamer (Russell Crowe); a sister, Cindy Shrom (Steve); and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
Delores J. (Lane) Erb, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late William and Marian (Smith) Lane. On June 8, 1962, in Winchester, Va., she was united in marriage to Robert R. Erb. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2017. Delores was a Class of 1950 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She was a member of the Williamsburg Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Delores enjoyed watching game shows, westerns and Penn State sports. Above all, she enjoyed the time she ...
