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Roger D. Grace

Roger D. Grace, 78, a resident of Homewood Living Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday at the home. He was the son of the late Don R. and Bernice L. (Garris) Grace. He married A. Pauline “Polly” Jewell. She passed away on June 25, 2025. Surviving are his children: Sparky Grace, Kim Jenkins (Bryan), Anna Heidler (Ron) and Lisa Karacz; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, William Grace (Judi); a sister, Nancy Lankard (Robert); and a brother-in-law, Elwood Musselman. He was preceded in death by five brothers: an infant, Robert, and ...

Timothy M. Helsel

Timothy M. Helsel, 54, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of Kenneth and Linda (Beltz) Helsel. He married Stacey Harr in 1998. Surviving are his wife of 28 years; two sons, Brandon and wife, Mary, and Michael and wife, Ruth; a daughter, Kayla Estep and ...

Vickie L. Ickes

Vickie L. Ickes, 78, Altoona, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Garver) Arnsparger. Surviving are three daughters: Renee Blinn, Alicia Hussey and Kelly Feather; six grandchildren: Kayla, Dyllen, Robert, Gabbriella, Noah and Seth; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ralph Arnsparger. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ickes; and a sister, Martha Ickes. There will be no public services. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.

Frances J. Snare

Frances J. Snare, 97, of Sayre, passed away Saturday at the Sayre Personal Care Residence. She was formerly a resident of Wyalusing and Alexandria. Frances was born in Woodbury Township, the daughter of Cloy and Verna (Gordon) Prough. She grew up on a small dairy farm in Sinking Valley. On Dec. 5, 1950, she married Murray “Pete” Snare. Together, they owned and operated Snare’s Grocery in Petersburg. Pete preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2015. Frances was a devoted member of Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, where she became a member in 1945. At the time of her passing, she ...

Richard Harland Weible

Richard Harland Weible, 69, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Franklin H. White Sr.

Franklin H. White Sr., 82, of Tyrone, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Harrisburg, a son of the late Carl and Betty (Hagen) White. On Jan. 2, 1975, Frank married Nancy Ross. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2023. He is survived by a son, Franklin (Julie) White Jr. of Bellwood; a grandson, Ryan (Julia) White of Pittsburgh; brothers, Carl and David White; sisters, Pam Dick and Judy O’Rourke; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John “Jack” White. Frank was a 1963 graduate of Tyrone High School. He retired as a ...