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Ithel J. ‘Ike’ Wright

Ithel J. “Ike” Wright, 94, Martinsburg, died Thursday. He was born in Hopewell, son of the late Chester and Evelyn (Lynn) Wright. Ike was also predeceased by two wives, Mary (Miller) and Janet (Hoover). Surviving are his wife, Carolyn (Imler); children, Daniel Wright and Julie Noem; his grandchildren; siblings: Paul, Leroy and Alan Wright and Fayetta Barber; and sister-in-law, Harriet Miller. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Memorial Church of the Brethren. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., ...

Alan Lee Diehl

Alan Lee Diehl, 72, of Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. He was born in Altoona on Dec. 8, 1952, a son of the late William Diehl and Janet (Moyer) Diehl Pfiester. After William passed away, Alan’s mother later married his father, the late Robert Pfiester. On Sept. 14, 1979, he married Nancy Ann Frank, who survives. Also surviving are two children: Melissa Miller and Alan “AJ” Diehl II; one granddaughter: Bailee Miller; and four siblings: Bobbi Ann Schmitt and Michael, Tim, and Terry Pfiester. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Richard H. Searer ...

Margaret T. Frank

Margaret T. Frank, 91, Cresson, passed away Monday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johns­town. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DiMento) Frank. Margaret was preceded in death by siblings: Nancy, Ann, Frances, Rose, Rita, Samuel and Albert. She is survived by her twin sister, Polly; a sister, Phyllis; and many nieces and nephews. Margie was a 1951 graduate of Cresson High School. She was a dedicated and hardworking lady who enjoyed a successful career of more than 40 years at the Cambria County Savings & Loan in Cresson. She served as head teller and staff lead, ...

Cheryl V. Pickrell

Cheryl V. Pickrell, 71, of Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at PAM Health Specialty Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Oakdale. A full obituary will be in the Saturday-Sunday edition of the Altoona Mirror. Arrangements by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home, Inc.

Cheri M. Dick

Cheri M. Dick, 56, Bellwood, died unexpectedly on Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fay H. “Butch” and Ruth L. “Honey” (Merritts) Pfahler. She married Robert W. Dick Jr. on Aug. 12, 2002. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Tess Keller of Altoona; three ...

Timothy C. ‘Tim’ Eyer Sr.

Timothy C. “Tim” Eyer Sr., 48, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Anaheim, Calif., son of the late Katharine L. McDermitt and Timothy W. Eyer. Surviving are his fiancee, Wendy Benden; children: Tessa Wendle, Timothy Jr., Taylor Eyer, Trevor Eyer-Benden, Charlie Eyer-Benden, Frankie Benden and Alexis Benden; grandsons: Bryson, Hunter, Parker and Kailo; “Mom,” Barbara Stroup; sister, Misty Corle; niece, Danielle Kennedy; and nephew, David Corle. At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.