Wilfred P. “Bill” Grubb, 93, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Dorothy B. “Dottie” Moyer was the daughter of George W. and Mabel B. Rhodes, born in Altoona, where she would live her entire life. Dottie graduated from Altoona High School in the Class of 1940. The following year, she graduated from the Altoona School of Commerce and became the secretary ...
Ronald N. Nearhoof, 81, of Sinking Valley, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Philipsburg, the son of the late Mary Nearhoof. On April 7, 1964, in Reedsville, he married Linda Fleck, who survives. Also surviving are three children: Ronald N. Nearhoof II, Timothy S. (Jennifer) Nearhoof and Kathy J. (Jason) Rockwell; grandchildren: Tess M. and Timothy S. Nearhoof, Madelyn A., Kaitlyn L. and Jaelyn P. Rockwell; three siblings: Robert Nearhoof, Shirley (Dave) Frye and Evelyn (Axel) Spicer; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie (George) Wertman. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ed ...
John F. Papotto, 63, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Hastings, the son of the late Joseph and Janet (Bilko) Papotto. John graduated from Altoona Area High School and went on to earn a degree from Penn State University. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. John enjoyed gardening, bird watching and hiking. He is survived by his brother, Daniel Papotto; his cousin, Kelly (Bilko) Whitaker, and her children, Jackson and Rylie; and many other cousins, friends and loved ones. John was preceded in death by his parents; and his ...
Shirley A. Sandrus, 82, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on Monday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Greenville, Miss., a daughter of the late Dilemma and Alma (Mangialardi) Strazi. She married Jack E. Sandrus on June 22, 1963, in Greenville, Miss. Surviving are her husband, Jack; her dog, Baby; two daughters, Kristina A. Hauser (Jim) and Lori A. Bell (David), all of Altoona; three granddaughters: Tia M. Gibson (Zach Yarnell), B. Sierra “CiCi’ Moyer (Don) and Sidnee A. Gibson (Dylan Williamson), all of Altoona; eight great-grandchildren; an expected great-grandchild; a ...
Vincent E. Baker Sr., 87, Flinton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Vincent A. and Julia (Crockhill) Baker. On June 20, 1964, he married Flora Antrilli in McKeesport. Vincent was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a utility serviceman from Equitable Gas Co. after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Coalport, Coalport VFW and Patton Sportsmen’s Club. Vincent enjoyed hunting, fishing and cabinet making. He is survived by his wife, Flora; sons: Vincent (Patricia) Baker Jr. in ...
