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Douglas R. Frank

Douglas R. Frank, 69, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of Jennie (Lindsey) and the late John “Jack” Frank. Surviving are his daughter, Katie (Frank) Yeager, and husband, Jeff; his mother of Hollidaysburg; four sisters: Diane Castellucci and husband, Pat; ...

Shirley J. (Malloy) Garay

Shirley J. (Malloy) Garay, 94, formerly of Bakerton, ascended to Heaven from Lakewood Ranch, Fla., on Sept. 16, 2026. She was born in St. Benedict to Ethel (Martin) and Patrick Malloy. In high school, Shirley was a cheerleader, majorette and a drum majorette. She showcased her piano skills ...

Betty Mae Harclerode

Betty Mae Harclerode, 81, of Woodbury, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at her residence. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Cheryl Lynn Howsare

Cheryl Lynn Howsare, Cheynne, Wyo., passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday. She was born in Altoona. Cheryl leaves behind her beloved husband of 29 years, John Howsare; their two children, Cameron Howsare and Callie Howsare; and four siblings: David Walker, Margaret Brantner, Donna Laich ...

Jean Louise (Cowher) McPhail

Jean Louise (Cowher) McPhail, 92, of Tyrone, died Saturday at the VA Hospital in Altoona. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Singer) Cowher. Jean, known as “Mickey Mouse,” was preceded in death by her husband, William Francis McPhail I; and her son, William ...

Grace M. (DeAntonio) Minielli

Grace M. (DeAntonio) Minielli, 97, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday surrounded by her family. Grace was born in Altoona, to the late Catherine (Miraglia) and Joseph DeAntonio. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel Minielli, whom ...