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Bernard P. ‘Bernie’ Fabian

Bernard P. “Bernie” Fabian, 91, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John F. Sr. and Malvina “Millie” (Zablotny) Fabian. Bernie married Beverly A. Kuhn on Aug. 12, 1972, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. She died on April 22, 2015. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda (Erik Viker) Fabian of Selinsgrove; two sons, Paul (Stephanie) Fabian and Ronald Fabian, both of Altoona; three grandchildren: Beth, Andrew and Nathan; and a brother, Jack. Bernie was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and a U.S. Navy ...

Frederick Alan Fornwalt

Frederick Alan Fornwalt, 76, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2025, at his residence. Friends will be received from 9 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Darlene R. (Doutrich) Garlick

Darlene R. (Doutrich) Garlick, 83, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ellery L. and Audrey M. (Kehler) Doutrich. Surviving are her loving husband, C.R. “Dick” Garlick Sr.; daughter, Rhonda L. Graham and ...

Doris E. Griswold

Doris E. Griswold, 95, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord Jesus, on Oct. 11, 2025, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Dorsey and Rebecca (Figart) Winters. She married Charles E. Griswold on Oct. 7, 1950, in Altoona. He preceded her ...

Louis J. Maierhofer

Louis J. Maierhofer, born Ludwig J. Maierhofer Jr., 98, of Hollidaysburg, son of the late Ludwig J. and Magdalena (Heiss) Maierhofer, passed away Saturday at his residence. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Lou Maierhofer (Harold J. III) Brennecke; and former son-in-law, John C. Rand, MD.; his grandchildren: Heather Sammons, Kelsey (Ib) Isa, Shelby Rand, Nathaniel Rand and Harold Jefferson Brennecke IV; his great-grandchildren: Ashley (Jon) Ludwig, Austin Sammon, Bonnie Sammon, Lily Rand, Noah Isa and Oliver Isa; and a great-great-grandson, Triston Ludwig; as well as many nieces and ...

William D. ‘Bill’ Mentch Jr.

William D. “Bill” Mentch Jr., 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William D. Sr. and Mary (Villani) Mentch. He later married Marian Gates. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Marian; four children: Maria (Shawn) Smith, Francis ...