Connie Susan Sessamen, 74, of Tyrone, passed peacefully on Tuesday with her children by her side as she wished. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George Sr. and Bella (Phillips) Bonsell. She is survived by four children: Melissa Rose (Tom) Moyer, Brenda Jean DuBois, Edwin ...
Marian Elizabeth (Felten) Sharer, 93, died early Sunday morning at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone, following a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James A. and Martha (Housley) Felten. She married her loving husband, Donald Frederic Sharer, ...
Mary Louise Ball, 87, of Berryville, Va., formerly of Coupon, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at her residence. The family will receive friends for viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church, Berryville, followed by a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Father Paul Grankauskas officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Coupon, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville.
John C. Christman, 43, of Altoona, passed away Monday after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stephen and Cynthia (Casatelli) Christman. Surviving are his fiancee, Kimberly Weyandt; two sons, Dante Christman and Dorian Wertz; a grandson, Carson; and a brother, Joey ...
Donald H. Free, 79, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.
Kevin Emil Ocker, 72, of Altoona, died March 11, 2026, at his home after an extended illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Bavarian Aid Society, 112 S. 13th St., Altoona. Arrangements were by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
