Dianne Louise Martel, 76, formerly of Juniata Gap, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Florene (Earnest) Keith. On Sept. 9, 1972, she married John E. Martel in Altoona. In addition to her ...
James R. Skebeck, 83, formerly of Coalport, passed away Sunday. He was born in Twin Rocks, son of the late William and Margrett Skebeck. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Penny; sons, James and Shawn; brothers: Bill, Jerry and Tom; and brother-in-law, John O’Donnell. Surviving are his grandson, Christopher; daughter-in-law, Carrie Welsh; and siblings, Vince and Pat Skebeck, Donna O’Donnell and Marge Master. James was a U.S. Army veteran. There will be no viewing or services at this time. Arrangements by Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, Ashville.
Jane C. (Stokes) Stiles, 95, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Leslie and Katherine (Carrel) Stokes. Her husband, Robert Stiles, preceded her in death. Surviving are her son, David, and his wife, Laurie; a granddaughter, Leah; a grandson, Ian; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Bice Memorial Chapel at Homewood Living Center, where a service will follow at 6 p.m. Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Susan Kathleen (Davis) Wagner, 83, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday morning at The Residence at Carlisle. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Floyd E. and Jean E. (Crum) Davis. On Nov. 26, 1964, she married Terry Lee Wagner, who preceded her in death May 23, 2013. ...
Jerry A. Wilkins, 60, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at his residence, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. He was born in Conoga Park, Calif., son of the late Robert A. and Virginia L. (Jones) Wilkins. On July 31, 2011, he married Janis M. (Kokoruda) in Altoona. She passed away on May 11, 2023. He was also preceded in death by a son, Shawn Noel; and two sisters, Donna Slowik and Elaine Wilkins. Surviving are two daughters, Amanda and Beth Noel; three sons: John and Michael Noel and Jerry A. Wilkins Jr.; two sisters, Wanda and Rebecca; a brother, Daniel James; and ...
Leanore I. Claar, 99, East Freedom, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at her residence. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Smith Corner Church, 1955 Johnstown Road, East Freedom. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.
