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Pete C. Ciaverella Jr.

Pete C. Ciaverella Jr., 76, Altoona, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

John R. Gardner

John R. Gardner, 79, of rural Philipsburg, formerly of Alexandria, died Friday at his residence. He was born in Leicester, England, a son of the late John W. and Sheila Margaret Jacqueline “Jackie” (Hunt) Gardner. Jackie, a Leicester native, met John and they were married while he was ...

David L. Kiel

David L. Kiel, 75, of Portage, passed away at home Monday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Viola (Smardo) and Walter Kiel. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Brian Kiel; and numerous extended family members. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Yusko) Kiel, of ...

Donald E. Musselman

Donald E. Musselman, 92, of East Freedom, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Linda Marie (Summers) Ayers

Linda Marie (Summers) Ayers, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Terrance J. ‘Terry’ Barr

Terrance J. “Terry” Barr, 82, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James and Margaret (Rafferty) Barr. Surviving are his wife of more than 30 years, Nancy (Finegan); five daughters: ...