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Robert E. ‘Bob’ Fleegle

Robert E. “Bob” Fleegle, 93, of Henrietta, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Central City, a son of the late Winfield Henry and Lulu (Raymond) Fleegle. On Sept. 5, 1959, in Central City, he married Patricia M. “Pat” (Carver) Fleegle, who preceded him in death on Nov. 18, ...

Dr. Francis J. ‘Frank’ Fochler

Dr. Francis J. “Frank” Fochler, 94, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Denny) Fochler and the older twin to his beloved late brother, ...

Erin R. (Reeve) Jones

Erin R. (Reeve) Jones, 43, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Richard and E. Gale (Kurtz) Reeve. She married Paul W. Jones in 2006. Surviving are her husband of 20 years; her parents of Martinsburg; a daughter, ...

Betty Jean Knob

Betty Jean Knob, 91, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Crystal Gail Kubica

Crystal Gail Kubica, 47, of Altoona, passed away Friday. Surviving are her mother, Judy Kubica; her daughter, Jaden Kubica (Alex); her son and best friend, Solomon Kubica; and her grandson, Weston. She also leaves behind extended family and friends who will forever cherish the memories they shared with her. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony “Tony” Kubica; her sister, Rebecca “Becky” Kubica; her daughter, Jasmine Biddle; and her fiance, Theo Weaver. Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. service Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory ...

Walter R. Laret

Walter R. Laret, 75, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas M. Sr. and Mary E. (Mullen) Laret. He married Debra J. Crum, who preceded him in death in 2020 after sharing 35 years of ...