Robert E. Diehl, 89, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born at Altoona Mercy Hospital, a son of James E. and Winifred (Beaver) Diehl. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara J. Rickard, on Nov. 13 of 2024; and three siblings: James Diehl of Altoona, Harold Diehl of ...
Dennis Ray Glass, 81, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family. Friends will be received from 1 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Roberta J. Howard, 81, Duncansville, died Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David Yingling and Jane (Miller) Yingling-Duffield. Surviving are her husband, Brinton; sons, James Harker and Jason Howard; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings: David, Richard and Michael Yingling, Sally Noel and Ann Singer. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Byrne. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville. A funeral Mass will follow at noon at St. Patrick Church, Newry.
Sister Marie Elizabeth Krug OCD of Latrobe, formerly of Chest Springs, passed away Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Krug and Mary Mildred (Flick) Krug, as well as a sister Reta Brauchler. She is survived by siblings: Ruth Parsons, Leo ...
Ronald E. Settle, 90, Altoona, passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Michael D. Strayer, 69, of Morrisdale, passed away Thursday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Oliver and Ruby (Lindstrom) Strayer. He is survived by two sisters, Olive Strayer of Chicago, Ill., and Billie Stott-French (James) of Ramey; and several beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverley Strayer and Norma Arrington. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation, 2550 Union St., Ramey. Arrangements are by Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home Inc., 228 N. ...
