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Patricia T. Finochio

Patricia T. Finochio, 71, of Altoona, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her home after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 805 S. 16th St., Altoona. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Donald H. ‘Peep’ Free

Donald H. “Peep” Free, 79, of Lakemont, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, surrounded by his loving family, just one day shy of his 80th birthday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Harold and Esther Free. On April 8, 1972, he married Jeanne Benton Free, sharing 54 ...

Scott Hunter Gregg

Scott Hunter Gregg, 77 of Tipton, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of the late William D. “Bud” and Mary (Stewart) Gregg. On May 22, 1982, in Mariemont, Ohio, he married Audrey (Becker) Gregg, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Emily Rose Gregg; two granddaughters, Alexandria and Olivia; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Gregg. Scott was an artist (painter) who devoted himself to his craft. He was also an instructor at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for a period of time. He ...

Louis J. ‘Louie’ Page

Louis J. “Louie” Page, 71, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, with Monsignor Stanley Carson. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Catherine A. Rose

Catherine A. Rose, 99, formerly of Cresson, passed away after a short illness on March 16, 2026, in Florida. She was born in Revloc, daughter of the late Salvo and Assunta (Casseri) Bono. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, whom she married Feb. 7, 1948, in Revloc; and her brothers, Joseph and Robert. Catherine is survived by her brother, Sonny; and sisters, Evelyn and Gloria; her three sons; and four grandchildren. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother when her boys were in the scouts and participated in various activities related to Scout work. Catherine was a ...

Richard N. Scritchfield

Richard N. Scritchfield, 77, of Duncansville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Chester and Anna (Glass) Scritchfield. He married Donna Grove in 1971. Surviving are his wife of 55 years; a son, Todd, of Lilly; two brothers, ...