Robert J. Crusciel Sr., 84, Gallitzin, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Anthony Sr. and Helen (Seman) Crusciel. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; son, Joseph; daughter-in-law, Sheila (Hines) Crusciel; brothers, Stanley and Anthony ...

Mason F. McCreary Jr., 87, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Leroy Thomas “Lee” Schultz, 85, of Altoona, passed away Monday at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edward D. and Edith L. (Powell) Schultz. Lee spent much of his adult life in Fort Bragg, Calif., where he lived from 1964 to 1998 before ...

Jeffery S. Shearer, 64, of Altoona, passed away April 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald Sr. and Nancy (Hartz) Shearer. On Sept. 2, 1994, Jeffrey married Theresa Ann Shea in Altoona. She preceded him in death on Aug 8, 2021. Surviving are a stepson, ...