Ronald R. Ferensic, 84, Northern Cambria, died Thursday. He was born in Spangler, son of Stephen and Catherine (Phillips) Ferensic. Surviving are his children, Kimberely and Stephen; and two grandsons, Joshua and Cody. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; sisters, Helen and Elizabeth; and a brother, Theodore. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are by Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria.
Grant W. Gordon, 65, Tyrone, passed away on Friday. He was born in Somerset, son of the late Keith Ardell and Hazel Faye (Schrock) Gordon. On Dec. 19, 1981, at Wesley United Methodist Church, he married Karen (Wilson) Gordon, who survives. Also surviving are his three children: Rebecca ...
Terrence L. “Terry” Koch, 67, Altoona, died early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard W. and Martavene H. (Johnsonbaugh) Koch. Surviving is a niece, Attorney Traci L. Naugle of Altoona; and numerous extended family members. Terry was preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda L. “Cindie” Naugle onDec. 23, 2019. He was a 1977 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a 1992 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education followed by a master’s degree in ...
Helen J. (Walker) Shannon, 92, Logan Township, passed away Friday evening, Aug. 7, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.
Anthony D. “Tony” Sinisi, 88, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at Presbyterian Home in Hollidaysburg. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Altoona, son of the late Pasquale “Patsy” and Mary Carmela “Carmel” (Sinisi) Sinisi. On March 20, 1975, he married Nancy S. Green in ...
Evelyn L. (Nofsker) Smith, 88, Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday. She was the daughter of Samuel Nofsker and Helen (Wysong) Nofsker Stiffler. On May 23, 1959, she married James Smith, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two brothers, Raymond Stiffler and Carl Stiffler; four nieces: Robin, Teresa, Anna Marie and Amanda; and a nephew, Christopher. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
