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Frank T. Bracciale

Frank T. Bracciale, 82, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lebro and Helen (Iorio) Bracciale. On June 1, 1974, he married Dianna Raugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dianna; two sons, Ron (Cheryl) Raugh and Rod (Dawn) Raugh; a ...

Wanda L. Burke

Wanda L. Burke, 94, of Claysburg, died Thursday. She was born in Imler, daughter of the late Arthur and Alverta (Wolford) Claycomb. Surviving are children: Donald Weyandt, Roger Moses, Joe Moses and Shiela Dively; and a sister, Phyllis Cuppet. She was preceded in death by children: Mary Moses, Inez Daugherty, Lori Burke, Greta A. Burke and Robert Moses; and her siblings: Anna, Francis, Betty, Pearl, Ernest, Arthur, Vernon, Donald and Marvin Wayne. Private interment will be at Upper Claar Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg.

Lawrence D. ‘Larry’ Carter

Lawrence D. “Larry” Carter, 80, of Altoona, passed away Aug. 30, 2026. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William L. and Shirley J. (Boland) Carter. On Oct. 9, 1966, he married Nancy J. Jones at Smith Corners Mennonite Church, RD East Freedom. Larry is survived by his wife; daughters, Jessica B. Carter of Harrisburg and Valerie C. Carter of Williamsport; grandchildren, Demetri and Dakota Hall; and siblings: Connie J. Trimer, Timothy U. Carter and Nelda K. Sharbaugh. A gathering will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. ...

John A. Collier

John A. Collier, 68, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Eleanor (Seneff) and the late Hurcle Collier. Surviving is his wife, Beth (Green); his mother; two daughters, Leah Cameronand Ashley Collier; three grandsons: Greyson, Rowan and newly expected Hudson Cameron; and a sister, Sheila Watkins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeffery and Jerry. Friends will be received from 4 until the 7 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.

Judith A. (Grazier) Duey

Judith A. (Grazier) Duey, 86, of Tyrone, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at UPMC in Pittsburgh. Arrangements are by Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

James L. Hemcher

James L. Hemcher, 78, formerly of Logan Township, died Thursday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James L. and Virginia (Gerlach) Hemcher. On April 5, 1991, he married Cynthia L. Williams at Asbury United Methodist Church. She ...