Betty Jean Knob, 91, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Crystal Gail Kubica, 47, of Altoona, passed away Friday. Surviving are her mother, Judy Kubica; her daughter, Jaden Kubica (Alex); her son and best friend, Solomon Kubica; and her grandson, Weston. She also leaves behind extended family and friends who will forever cherish the memories they shared with her. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony “Tony” Kubica; her sister, Rebecca “Becky” Kubica; her daughter, Jasmine Biddle; and her fiance, Theo Weaver. Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. service Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory ...
Walter R. Laret, 75, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas M. Sr. and Mary E. (Mullen) Laret. He married Debra J. Crum, who preceded him in death in 2020 after sharing 35 years of ...
Eugene E. Mann Jr., 83, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene and Bertha I. (Finnegan) Mann. He is survived by his sisters, Rosella Nicodemus of Altoona and Barbara Bower of Lock Haven. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Mann. Eugene served in the United States Army. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Interment will take place at Blair Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
John J. Reynolds, 67, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Floyd and Mildred (Slezak) Reynolds. He married Carol Singleton in 1983. Surviving are his wife of 43 years; a daughter, Elizabeth, of Altoona; two sons, Jonathan (Leah) in Virginia, and ...
Helen J. Shannon, 92, of Altoona, passed away Friday evening at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Marian C. (Koons) Walker. She married Richard P. Shannon on Jan. 15, 1953, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on ...
