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Frances J. Snare

Frances J. Snare, 97, of Sayre, passed away Saturday at the Sayre Personal Care Residence. She was formerly a resident of Wyalusing and Alexandria. Frances was born in Woodbury Township, the daughter of Cloy and Verna (Gordon) Prough. She grew up on a small dairy farm in Sinking Valley. On Dec. 5, 1950, she married Murray “Pete” Snare. Together, they owned and operated Snare’s Grocery in Petersburg. Pete preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2015. Frances was a devoted member of Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, where she became a member in 1945. At the time of her passing, she ...

Richard Harland Weible

Richard Harland Weible, 69, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Franklin H. White Sr.

Franklin H. White Sr., 82, of Tyrone, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Harrisburg, a son of the late Carl and Betty (Hagen) White. On Jan. 2, 1975, Frank married Nancy Ross. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2023. He is survived by a son, Franklin (Julie) White Jr. of Bellwood; a grandson, Ryan (Julia) White of Pittsburgh; brothers, Carl and David White; sisters, Pam Dick and Judy O’Rourke; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John “Jack” White. Frank was a 1963 graduate of Tyrone High School. He retired as a ...

Robert D. Fedesco

Robert D. Fedesco, 71, of Duncansville, passed away on Friday at Homewood Living, Martinsburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carmine and Anna (Marabella) Fedesco. Surviving are two daughters, Heather Fedesco and husband, Ross Nellums, and Amanda Naylor and husband, Nick; four ...

Gail Hammerle

Gail Hammerle, 84, of Brookville, passed away Friday while a resident at Clarion Health and Rehab in Clarion. Gail was born in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late John and Martha (Burridge) Mosley. She married the Rev. David C. Hammerle. He preceded her in passing on May 25, 2023. Gail ...

Edgar ‘Ed’ Johnsonbaugh

Edgar “Ed” Johnsonbaugh, 77, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Midtown Oaks. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edgar J. and Caroline Johnsonbaugh. Surviving are his son, Erich; and two daughters, Gretchen Kennedy and Corinn Johnsonbaugh. Ed is also survived by five grandchildren: Taylor, Jimmy, Ian, Cara and Leah; and his friend and former wife, Carla Wright. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Devin Michael Bolvin. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona.