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Mack Calvin Craig

Mack Calvin Craig, 83, New Enterprise, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert L. and Irene C. (Snyder) Craig. On April 16, 1966, he married Diane E. (Oster), who preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 2026. Surviving are two sons, David and Robert; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eloise. Mack served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.

Clara ‘Elizabeth’ ‘Liz’ Hollen

Clara Hollen, 94, Ashville, died Saturday. She was born in Sidman, daughter of William and Dorothy Haddon. She is survived by children: Pamela, Jeffrey, Scott and Dorothy; many grandchildren; and three siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; a grandson; and seven siblings. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St, Ashville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Buckhorn Bible Church, Ashville. Arrangements are by Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home.

Vaughn Roger Imler

Vaughn Roger Imler, 79, Claysburg, formerly of Bellwood, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at home with his beloved wife and Brittany Spaniel, Corky at his side. He was the son of the late Grover Park Imler and the late Loretta Florence (Ickes) Imler. He was born in Bedford. He was a ...

Lois Jean Lidwell

Lois Jean Lidwell, 94, Van Ormer, died Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Earl and Thelma (Elder) Havlin. On Nov. 20, 1948, she married James W. Lidwell, who preceded her in death. Surviving are five children: Peggy, Sharon, Diane, James and Howard; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ronna; and siblings: Sonny, Howard, Harry, Peg and Grace. There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

John S. Marin

John S. “Goose” Marin, 76, Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5, 2026, at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona.

Regina M. Walter

Regina M. Walter, 87, Claysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Madaline (Byers) Burk. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Edmundson; her son, Ray Walter; her grandchildren: Melissa Miller, David Edmundson, Kristy Black, Curtis Walter, Joshua ...