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Obituaries

William J. ‘Bill’ Cooper Jr.

William J. “Bill” Cooper Jr., 61, Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC, Altoona, after an extended illness. He was born in Newton, N.J., son of the late William J. Cooper Sr. and Agnes Cauldwell. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. Arrangements are by Anthony P. ...

John R. C. ‘Bob’ Lanier Jr. and Phyllis J. Lanier

A memorial service will be held for John R. C. “Bob” Lanier Jr., 89, Duncansville, who was born Dec. 9, 1935, and passed away Jan. 28, 2025, and his wife, Phyllis Jean Lanier, 86, Duncansville, who was born Sept. 26, 1939, and passed away Oct. 6, 2025. Friends will be received from 1 until ...

Julia M. Risbon

Julia M. “Julie” Risbon, 85, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

John W. Patton

John W. Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. A complete obituary with the service time and date will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona.