Audrey J. Peterman, 96, died Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at Presbyterian Village Hollidaysburg. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona, and will be private at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Patsy L. Stewart, 77, Altoona, died Thursday. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Clair and Esther (Friday) Ewing. Surviving are children: Jeannie Snowberger of Altoona and Donald Snyder of Patton; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings: Beverly Ann Beatty and David and James Ewing. She was preceded in death by sons, Clint Fink and William A. Snyder; and siblings: Jeanette Hunter and Clair and Richard Ewing. There will be no public services. Interment at Blair Memorial Park. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.
Mary Ann Keech, 84, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2025, surrounded by family at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward C. and Margaret F. (Frank) Moore. On Oct. 1, 1960, she married Robert W. Keech in Hollidaysburg. ...
Gloria Jean Smith 84, of Duncansville, formerly of Martinsburg, died Wednesday at the Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James R. and Gladys (Wilson) Reese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger L.; son, Roger D.; and sisters: Jane McGregor, Faye Vickery and Judy Tomlinson. Surviving are many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, March 9, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.
Wanda G. “Bubba” Burgmeier, 102, died late Sunday afternoon at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William H. Sr. and Olive M. (Rath) Helsel. She married Karl M. Burgmeier on Oct. 14, 1941, at St. Patrick’s Church, Cumberland, Md. ...
Jean M. Burris, 66, Altoona, died Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Llewellyn and Dora Williams. Surviving is a daughter, Cassidy Garay; granddaughters, Adalyn and Camila Monet-Garay; and siblings: twin, Joan Cromwell, and Thomas Williams. She was preceded in death by a son, Tony McCloskey; and brothers: John, Llewellyn Jr. and James Williams. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Restored Apostolic Ministries, 1500 N. Sixth Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
