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Patricia Ann Noel

Patricia Ann Noel, 71, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin “Pete” and Rona (Schroeder) Nedimyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Noel; a brother, Robert Nedimyer; and an infant brother, Mark Nedimyer. Patricia is survived by her three children: Shawn Nedimyer, Edward Shaffer (Nicole) and Glen “Pete” Shaffer (Carol); six grandchildren: Christen Nedimyer, Edward Shaffer Jr., Shaylyn Shaffer, Peter Shaffer, Jenahvi Shoaf and Micah Nedimyer. Also surviving are two great-grandchildren, Juliana Nedimyer ...

Louis J. ‘Louie’ Page

Louis J. “Louie” Page, 71, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Josephine (Minielli) Page. He is survived by a son, Justin Page in Florida; and a daughter, Julie Sharbaugh (Troy) of Hollidaysburg; two granddaughters, Paige and ...

William K. Sunderland

William K. Sunderland, 57, of Coalport, passed away April 4, 2026, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of Jack Jr. and Deb (Horvath) Sunderland. He was the husband of Vicki L. (Parson) Sunderland, with whom he shared 13 years of marriage. William was a graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School in 1987. He was employed as a van driver at Skills of Central PA for seven years and then on disability until his passing. William is survived by his wife, Vicki; his brother, Ronald Sunderland; his stepdaughter, Kelsie Morningstar; many nieces and nephews; ...

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 ...