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Wanda J. Hawk

Wanda J. Hawk, 80, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ealor and Dorothy Merritts. On Dec. 17, 1965, she married Stanley L. Hawk, who preceded her in death. Wanda is survived by a daughter, Kelly Hawk of Altoona; a son, Stanley L. ...

Gerald F. Hogue

Gerald F. Hogue, 62, of Ebensburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Janet R. (McGough) and Edward G. Hogue. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, Janet Hogue; his daughter, Stephanie (Andrew) Decker; his grandchildren, Logan and Grace Decker; his companion, Shannon Hazlett; siblings: Ronald Hogue, Barbara (Dave) Hauge, Diane (Fred) Harley and Sharon Hollingshead; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. service Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services ...

Katherine A. Scipioni

Katherine A. Scipioni, 54, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Aurelia Jo ‘Auri’ Steele

Aurelia Jo “Auri” Steele, 2 years, 7 months, 18 days, passed away May 13, 2026. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

James Edward ‘Jim’ Walker

James Edward “Jim” Walker, 86, of Bellefonte, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles W. Jr. and Bertha (Wiesinger) Walker. In 1960, he married Gail Stuhlmiller, who preceded him in death in 2011, after ...

Mona L. Yingling

Mona L. Yingling, 89, of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday at the Village at Morrisons Cove, where she resided the last few years. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late John and Vera (Helsel) Frederick. On May 31, 1957, she married Charles F. “Pete” Yingling, who ...