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Marilyn M. ‘Meesie’ Tercero

Marilyn M. “Meesie” Tercero, 95, of Homewood Living, Martinsburg, passed away Friday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Altoona Mirror. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc.

Joanne Caroline (Roccio) Claar

Joanne C. Claar, 95, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Monday at Celebration Villa, surrounded by her family in Duncansville. Joanne was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Mary Grace (Pretola) Roccio. She later married Sheldon “Bud” Claar, who preceded her in death in ...

Joseph J. Frieko

Joseph J. Frieko, 58, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after losing his battle with cancer. He was a son of James E. Frieko and the late Cecilia G. Frieko. Along with his father, he is survived by a brother, James Frieko (Jackie); a sister, Cecilia Horvath (Kevin); ...

Robert Gary ‘Bob’ Goodman

Robert Gary “Bob” Goodman, 85, a longtime resident of Alexandria, passed away Nov. 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was born in Curwensville, son of the late John S. “Jack” and Ruth (McFadden) Goodman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, ...

Louella Jane Grazier

Louella Jane Grazier, 87, Altoona, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter Russell and Violet Beatrice (Nail) Wertz. On Sept. 28, 1955, she married Clarence Edgar Grazier Jr. He preceded her in death. Louella is survived by her children: Joseph Grazier, ...

Carol Ann Lotz

Carol Ann Lotz, 90, of Staunton, Va., formerly of Woodbury, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.