Frank T. Bracciale, 82, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at home. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Friends will also be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Carolyn Jane (Long) Deavor, 74, of Claysburg, passed away Sept. 10, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert and Adah (Hodgson) Long. Carolyn was the youngest of four children. She was a 1969 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High ...
Thomas C. Lannen Sr., 85, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Thomas Ambrose and Betty Jean (Moses) Lannen. On Jan. 2, 1960, in Tyrone, he married Janice (Chronister) Lannen, who survives. Also surviving are three children: Jerilyn Lannen ...
William Francis Rupp, 89, formerly of Altoona, went to be with his Savior on Sept. 10, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene W. Jr. and Janet (Runyen) Rupp. On Nov. 25, 1954, he married Jean F. Fedeli. She preceded ...
James Kerr Stratton, affectionately known as “PapPap Jim” died Monday at Penn Highlands Hospital in Huntingdon. He had been in failing health. He Was 87. Born in Philipsburg, he was the son of John “Jack” Stratton and Margaret Stratton-Feathers. They preceded him in death. Jim was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Judith Houck. She preceded him in death. Together, they raised a beautiful family. He is survived by sons, Allan Stratton and wife, Sue; and Eric Stratton and wife, Stephanie; grandchildren: Nathan Stratton and companion, Jess Reffner; Kimberly Stiffler and ...
Linda Lou (Hileman) Brubaker, 80, Williamsburg, died Sunday. Born in Altoona to the late Harry and Zelma Hileman, Linda was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are her husband, Richard; children: Kathy Sollenberger, Kimberly Straesser, Kevin, Brian and Shawn Brubaker; her grandchildren; and siblings: Janet, Barbara, Judy, Kenneth, John and Jeffery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the service at noon Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at First Methodist Church of Williamsburg. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.
