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Darl E. Bechtel

Darl E. Bechtel, 83, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was the son of the late Elwood and Grace (McCall) Bechtel, born at the family farm house in Williamsburg. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frank Snyder. Darl is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter and son-in-law, Pastor Jeff and Lori Fackler; granddaughter, Catherine Fackler; and a sister, Bonnie Swinsburg; and a large extended family. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the service at noon Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and ...

Diane Marie Claar

Diane Marie Claar, 77, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the home. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Kenneth M. McCracken Jr.

Kenneth M. McCracken Jr., 75, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. He was born in Lewistown, son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Joyce (Haywood) McCracken. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, Domenick W. Lestochi. Surviving are his loving ...

Blaise Andrew Michaels

Blaise Andrew Michaels, 71, of Altoona, passed away Monday at home in the loving arms of his wife and family, after a courageous battle with cancer. A husband, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend, Blaise was preceded in death by his late wife Barbara Michaels, father J. David Michaels; ...

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Miller

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Miller, 86, passed into eternal life on Monday at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Elizabeth Ann Mulligan on July 28, 1939, to Harry E. and Nellie B. Mulligan (though Social Security says July 29, but we are going to believe her mother) in St. ...

Ann C. Pfahler

Ann C. Pfahler, 71, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday. She was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Cyrene (Brunken­hoefer) Collins. She was a beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend whose love of life was evident in all she did. She lived a life marked by generosity, curiosity ...