Carl G. Krajec, 90, passed away Monday. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., raised in Johnstown, and resided in Reston, Va., and then Rehoboth Beach, Del. Surviving are his daughter, Cheryl Morgan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Carl was a graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School, ...
William D. “Bill” Mentch, 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.
Ronnie G. Stahl, 54, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ronnie G. Stahl and Sharon N. Goodman. Surviving is a brother, David C. Goodman (Stephanie); a half-sister, Shaney Conigliaro; an uncle, John Mowery (Dara); and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Bryant Stahl; an uncle, James Mowery Sr.; and his stepfather, David F. Goodman. Ronnie was a 1989 graduate of Altoona High School. He was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home ...
The Rev. Donna Jean Wolfinger, 74, formerly of Duncansville, died peacefully on Sunday in Altoona. She was born in Altoona, to the late Raymond and Madaline Wolfinger. A lifelong learner, Donna was a 1969 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from ...
Albert C. Beard Sr., 58, Altoona, died unexpectedly Oct. 8, 2025. He was born in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Lisa; children: Albert Jr.(Shannon), Alex (Angela), Anthony (Samantha), Adam (Tiffany), Andy (Samuel) and Ashley; numerous grandchildren; and siblings: Monica Ickes, Sheila Hallett and Dennis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail (Rutledge) Lake; a granddaughter, Angela; and a brother, Paul. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at New Life Alliance Church, East Freedom. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services ...
Minerva M. Brannigan, 86, of Altoona, formerly of Ashville, died Tuesday. She was born in St. Augustine to late parents, John “Harry” and Mary (Conrad) Adams. Preceding her in death was her spouse, John “Jack”; infant son, Michael; and siblings: Robert, Patrick, Jack, Wilbert, Eileen Kelly and Margie McCoy. Surviving are her husband, Ronald; children: Paul, Diane and Ronald; siblings, Barbara Klisiewicz, Bill and David Adams; and six grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ashville. Arrangements are by Gibbons-Houser ...
