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David C. Burket Sr.

David C. Burket Sr., 93, of East Freedom, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Grace United Church of Christ, Claysburg. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.

Gary R. Farber

Gary R. Farber, 82, of Altoona, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Hollidaysburg. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the Mirror.

Audrey June (Perry) Peterman

It is with sadness that the family announces that Audrey June (Perry) Peterman, a lifelong resident of Altoona, died on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, after courageously battling Alzheimer’s disease. She was 96 years of age. Heaven ...

Dona J. Savine

Dona J. Savine, 96, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2026. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Plank Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg.

Desire R. Arthur

Desire R. Arthur, 69, of Altoona, died late Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Viola D. Modico. She married John A. Arthur Sr. on June 21, 1974, in Altoona. He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 2022. Surviving are four children: son, John. A. Arthur Jr. (Barbara) of Altoona; daughter, Sherry Stahl (Jason) in North Carolina; son, Christopher S. Arthur (companion, Wendy); and son, Robert H. Arthur, all of Altoona; four grandchildren: Aleyah Arthur, Gianai Arthur, Kristen Stahl and Robert ...

Mary Louise Luckner

Mary Louise Luckner, 98, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Wenzel) Maser. Mary married Karl B. Luckner on Jan. 7, 1950, at St. John the Evangelist ...