Michael B. “Mike” Gondek, 51, of Sinking Valley, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Francis W. Gondek and the late Zelda M. (Kimmen) Gondek Riddle. Surviving are two daughters, Abby L. Gondek and Rebecca N. Gondek, both of ...
Arlene B. Gordon, 94, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, formerly of Blue Knob, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the home. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 845 Knob Road, Portage. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.
Dolores A. “Dolly” (Wacker) Holzer, 92, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Albert K. and Rose C. (Lunglhofer) Wacker. Dolly was the widow of Alfons A. Holzer, who preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1997. She is survived by a son, Thomas; and grandchildren, Tyler K. and Trinity J. Also surviving are sisters: Helen Warner-Pifer, Mildred Karl (Richard) and Charlotte Vasko (Albert); and many nieces and nephews. Dolly retired from the Social Security Administration. Dolly was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s ...
Donald “Scott” Leonard, 62, Tyrone, passed away Tuesday at his residence after an extended illness. Scott was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Patsy (Pierson) Leonard. On April 25, 1987, he married Bobbi Dukeman. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years; three sons: Adam ...
James Clark “Jim” O’Harrow, 75, longtime superintendent of the Claysburg-Kimmel School District and a beloved educator and community leader, passed away Dec. 4, 2025, while residing at Heritage Oaks of Englewood, Fla. Born in Kittanning, Jim was a graduate of Shannock Valley High ...
Kathleen “Kathy” Schmittle, 69, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday morning at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas R. and Matilda A. (Weidmann) Taylor. Kathy was twice married: first to Robert Glunt and then to Robert R. ...
