John H. Shade, 81, formerly of Altoona, passed away July 28, 2025, in Taveras, Fla., after a brief illness. He was the son of John and Betty (Yahner) Shade of Altoona. Surviving is a son, Shannon (Kimberly); five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Kruise); and a son, John R. There will be no services at this time.
Paul S. Sipes, 63, of Altoona, passed away at his home after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack E. and Gloria L. (Clifford) Sipes. Paul is survived by his siblings: Gloria Rinehart, Shirley Tussey, Carol Tipton, Barry, Dan, Tom and Ron Sipes; many ...
Wayne H. “Clem” Snyder, 84, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harold M. and Margaret “Peg” (Ziegler) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. Surviving is a son, Doug Snyder; sister, Peggy Longenecker; grandsons, Andy and Ben Snyder; cousin, Linda Dilling; as well as several nephews and a niece. Friends will be received from 1 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home, Williamsburg, with Pastor Lee Seese officiating. Interment will be in the Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery.
Blair D. Umholtz, 74, of Bellwood, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A celebration of his life will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.
John A. Walls, 32, of Altoona, died July 27, 2025. He was the son of John and Deborah (Wilson) Walls. Surviving is his mother; sisters, Falynn Adams and Madilynn Colbert; his niece, Joselynn Gingerich; nephew, Thaddeus Russell; uncles, John and Stephen Wilson; and aunt, Wanda Hawk. John was preceded in death by his father; grandfathers, Jack Wilson and Howard Knicely; grandmother, Dorothy Lang; Uncle Alfred Walls; and friends, Michael Colbert and Jordan “Fudge” Graham. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 ...
Craig J. Wojcik, 48, of Altoona, was reported as missing in July 2024. His remains were found in Antis Township, Altoona, on Dec. 10, 2024. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
