Barbara Ann Hoover and her sunny smile passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Born to Alfred and Elizabeth O’Donald, Barbara grew up surrounded by loving family in the family complex in Altoona. She always said that family is the most important thing. She grew up with a taste for dancing, ...
Carie L. Lightner, 56, of Imler, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Rebecca A. “Becky” Mahute, 80, Duncansville, died Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilfred and Dorothy Eger. She was predeceased by siblings, Rosie and Raymond “Bud.” Surviving are her husband, Ralph Jr.; daughter, Leann Keiper; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Sandra, Joan, Eileen and Stacy. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cresson. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Duncansville.
Michael Jude Sutch, 67, of Shippensburg, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday at his home. Born in Altoona, he was the son of Julia Jean (Hitchings) and the late Thomas Leo Sutch. Michael had a bachelor’s degree and worked as a restaurant manager for most of his working career. ...
Ronald J. Vipond, 70, of Altoona, died Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ronald and Florence (Crissman) Vipond. Surviving are his daughters, Nicole Crotsley and Erica Wood; grandchildren: Bradley, Ryan and Julia Wood, Jacinda Kormanic and Braden Newby; stepgrandchildren: Lexi, Kendel, Matthew and Brynn; great-granddaughter, Adalyn Kormanic; and sisters, Veronica Vipond and Deborah Long. He was preceded in death by sisters, Nadine and Bonnie. Ronald was a U.S. Navy veteran. At his request, no public services will be held. Arrangements by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Esther M. Wyles, 95, of Roaring Spring, died Monday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late George and Haddie Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; sons, Robert Paul and Fred Wyles; and siblings: Carl, Richard and Bette. Surviving are her children: Mary Hawbaker, Terry and David Wyles and June Miller; several grandchildren; and a brother, George Jr. Visitation is from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Albright Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.
