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Jennie W. Tuskovich Buck

Jennie W. Tuskovich Buck, 91, Altoona, died Saturday. She was born in Port Matilda, daughter of Milford L. and Rhoda (Reese) Walker. She was married first to George Tuskovich and then to Wilfred Buck. Both preceded her in death. She is survived by children: Joyce, Walter, Linda, Marlene and Teresa; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mahlon. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Riggles Gap Bible Church, Altoona. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc.

Fred R. Weyandt

Fred R. Weyandt, 82, Williamsburg, died Friday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Chester and B. Lorraine (Miller) Weyandt. Surviving are two daughters, C. Yvonne and Christine; many grandchildren; and siblings: Richard, Carol and Susan. He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen; and a grandson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Williamsburg Alliance Church, where a funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. Arrangements are by the Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

Janet E. (Powell) Wolf

Janet E. (Powell) Wolf, 84, Altoona, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Frank S. Friedenberger Sr.

Frank S. Friedenberger Sr., 95, of Altoona, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pittsburgh Veterans Administration Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Sarah Helen McCloskey

Sarah Helen McCloskey, of Mary Ann Forge Farm, Bellwood, died Thursday afternoon. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles W. Sr. and Bertha A. (Bell) McCloskey. Sarah Helen is survived by her sister, Hilda (Dennis) Young; and brother, Charles W. (Mary) McCloskey; nieces and nephews: Heidi (Harry) Matley, Heather (James) Palmer, Holly (James Warren) Young, Justine McCloskey, Ryan McCloskey and Russell (Chrissy) McCloskey; great-nieces and nephews: Hannah and Jacob Matley, Zain, Blake and Lincoln Palmer, Tucker and Hudson McCloskey and Lily McCloskey; and her cousin, ...

Jeffrey Robert McKelvey

Jeffrey Robert McKelvey, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 17, 2026, after an extended illness at Carolina East Medical Center in North Carolina. He was surrounded by family. Jeffrey was born in Altoona, a son of Veryl R. and Janet M. (Rodgers) McKelvey. On Feb. 9, 1977, he married ...