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Robin M. Eiche

Robin M. Eiche, 92, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Reading, daughter of the late Robert and Elva (Carpenter) Eiche. Surviving are her brother, Steven, in California; and nephew, William. Robin graduated from Altoona High School in 1950 and went on to receive a master’s degree in English from Penn State University. She retired from teaching at Penn State Altoona. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. sorgefuneralhome.com

Irvin Frederick ‘Fred’ Brandt

Irvin Frederick “Fred” Brandt, 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Samuel D. and Virginia (Kane) Brandt. Fred is survived by a sister, DeeDee Brandt; several nieces; a nephew; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Collier; and a brother, Sam Brandt. At Fred’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

Linda E. (Young) Brown

Linda E. (Young) Brown, 76, of Duncansville, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marion and Almeda (Kensinger) Young. She married Daniel Brown in 1968. Surviving are her husband of 57 years; a daughter, Stephanie Rhodes-Tittle of Roaring Spring; a grandson, Cody Rhodes; and a sister, Patty Benton. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, and earned an associate’s degree in Management at Parkland College. Linda enjoyed spending time with her grandson. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

James F. Gates

James F. Gates, 88, of Plains Township, passed away Aug. 12, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains, Pa. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Henry and Mary (Cawley) Gates. Jim was a graduate of Altoona High School and attended Penn State University, Altoona. He was ...

Thaddeus Thomas ‘Ted’ Kowalski

Thaddeus Thomas “Ted” Kowalski, 80, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Sharon L. Abraham

Sharon L. Abraham, 73, of Tyrone, passed away Sunday. She was born in Raynham, Mass., a daughter of the late David and Jeanette (Hardy) Knox. On June 2, 1974, in Raynham, Mass., she married the Rev. Dr. Samuel Zachary Abraham, who preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2007, and whom she looked ...