Erma DeBernardis was blessed with 101 years of life, and her family was blessed to have her for every one of them. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of Margaret and Guiseppe Petro. She was one of eight children, and family and hard work were a part of her life from the very ...
Leonard G. Esposti, 76, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leo and Helena Esposti. Surviving are a niece, Jodi Esposti; several cousins; and best friend, Greg Parsons. He was preceded in death by a brother, James. Len was a 1968 graduate of Altoona Area High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was a devout Catholic and a life member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Len enjoyed hunting, reading and spending time in prayer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...
Charles E. “Chas” Johnson, 69, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Esther (Coder) Johnson. He married Tami Hoover in 1983. Surviving are his wife of 43 years; a son, Zachary (Rachel); four grandchildren: Ryan, Mason, Gage and Alexis; three sisters: Deborah Steplowski, Evelyn Moyer and Melodee Seasoltz; a brother, Timothy; numerous nieces; and a nephew. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew, in 2025; two sisters, Peggy Johnson and Mildred Kline; and two brothers, Robert and Richard. Chas was a 1975 graduate of ...
Theda P. (Smith) Shaw, 96, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Newry, daughter of the late Theodore and Ellen (Smith) Smith. She married Marion F. Shaw, who preceded her in death in 1996 after sharing 46 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Salyards and ...
Lynne E. Sullivan, 71, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at UPMC Altoona after a short battle with cancer. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Sharon L. “Bam” Westrick, 79, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Spangler, the daughter of Paul “Butch” and Pauline (Speicher) Pellas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Denny Westrick; sister, Paula Yeckley; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Westrick. Sharon is survived by her loving children, Sally Tiracave of Cresson and Larry (Crystal) Westrick of Rural Valley; and four grandchildren: Salvatore, Santino, Giovanni and Presley. Also surviving are her sister, Susan (Matt) Wolfe of Nicktown; brothers-in-law, Tom (Karen) Westrick of Altoona and Ted (Mary Jo) ...
