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Richard A. ‘Rich’ Rauch

Richard A. “Rich” Rauch, 86, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Alois and Marcella J. (Poeschl) Rauch. Rich married Patricia L. McCoy on May 27, 1961, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 ...

Kenneth L. Ritchey

Kenneth L. Ritchey, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Michele M. (Young) Sauers

Michele M. (Young) Sauers, 73, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Friends and family will be received from 4 until the 7 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Barbara J. Wicker

Barbara J. Wicker, 78, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Friday at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herman and Ruth (Claar) Wicker. Surviving are two grandsons, Adam Pfiester and Devin Carper; and four siblings: Shirley Ickes, Carol Lee, Ruth Yingling and Herman Wicker Jr. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Carper; and a brother, Jesse Wicker. Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Altoona Area High School. She retired from C-COR Electronics. At Barb’s request, there will be no public services. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., ...

Elsie M. Williams

Elsie M. Williams, 94, of Hollidaysburg, passed away July 4, 2025. A memorial service will be held in September. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Ellen DeYulius

Ellen DeYulius, 106, of Cresson, passed away Aug. 9, 2025, at home. She was born in Gallitzin, a daughter of the late Domenico and Vincenza (D’Alessandro) Crocetti. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale “Patsy” DeYulius; infant brother, Joseph; brother, Mario D ...