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Larry P. Ferguson

Larry P. Ferguson, 53, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday. He was born in Bedford, son of Larry and Laverne (Boyle) Ferguson. On April 17, 2004, he married Amanda Harr in Claysburg. Surviving are his parents; his wife; children: Skyler, Layla, Clayton and Peyton; sisters, Trena Ferguson and ...

Marjorie Forsht

Marjorie Forsht, 93, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Maurice and Marie (Hafer) Smith. She married Cloyd F. Forsht on May 5, 1951, at Juniata United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Klausing and her husband, Bruce, in Williamsburg, Va., and Amy Forsht of Dyke, Va.; a former son-in-law, Kevin Forr; two grandchildren, Evan Forr and Taylor Reid (Hunter); and two great-grandchildren, August and Owen. She was preceded in death by six siblings: ...

Anne L. Gressler

Anne L. Gressler, 66, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at her residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Dianna S. Poland

Dianna S. Poland, 82, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Osterburg, passed away Wednesday. She was born in New York City, daughter of the late William and Allene (Mock) Riegel. Surviving are three daughters: Roebyn Horton (Terry), Tahmee Blackburn (Joe) and Kae Weyandt (Whitey); five grandchildren: Ashli, Bud, Nathan, Jeremy and Katelynn; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth “Dolly” Taylor. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alyssa Brooke Horton; a brother, William Riegel Jr. “Chick”; and a sister, Roberta Riegel. Dianna attended ...

Joanne Caroline (Roccio) Claar

Joanne C. (Roccio) Claar, 95, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Celebration Villa, Duncansville. Friends and family will be received at the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Larry P. Ferguson

Larry P. Ferguson, 53, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.