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Kathleen A. (Frederick) Chambers

Kathleen A. (Frederick) Chambers, 69, of Fallentimber, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Mary (Stoltz) Fredrick. Her husband, Timmey, preceded her in death. Surviving is her significant other, Carl Bennett; daughters, Danelle Butler and Heidy Franell; five grandchildren; and sisters, Joddie Huss and Michelle Graham. Kat enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent De Paul in Altoona, cooking and camping. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

John J. Eckenrode

John J. Eckenrode, 77, of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Calvin and Verna Marie (Meloy) Eckenrode. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Eckenrode and Nikole Lucas; grandsons, Kalob Lucas and Parker Lucas; ...

Carl R. Feather

Carl R. Feather, 85, of Cessna, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at Claysburg Bible Church, 11751 William Penn Road, Imler. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.

Chedell M. Henderson Sr.

Chedell M. Henderson Sr., 59, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening. He was born in Tallahassee Fla., the son of Abe Sr. and the late Daisy (Matthews) Henderson. Surviving are his wife, Christine; daughters: Deseree and Ametrice; a son, Chedell M. Jr; a granddaughter, Aneah; his father; and sisters, Darlene and Brenda. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Roseanna, in 2023; and brother, Abe Henderson Jr. Chedell worked as a chef at The Cheesecake Factory. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with family. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...

Lillian Ilian

Lillian Ilian, 100, of Altoona, died Monday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Riggles Gap, daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Moryken) Highduch. Lillian moved to New York City with her sisters in search of employment in the big city. She worked at Bulova Watch Co. She met and fell in love with Guenter Ilian. She married Guenter on Sept. 26, 1966, in White­stone, N.Y. They moved back to Altoona in 1991 to enjoy retirement. Guenter preceded her in death on June 26, 2011. Lillian was preceded in death by all her siblings: four sisters and three ...

Robert L. Irwin

Robert L. Irwin, 92, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday evening at his residence. He was born in Houtzdale, son of the late Paul and Helen (Carey) Irwin. He married Louise Campbell in 1959. Surviving are his wife of 67 years; a son, Robert Irwin and wife, Patricia, of Slatington; ...