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David W. Yingling Sr.

David W. Yingling Sr., 77, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Claire and Dorothy (Mosel) Yingling. Surviving are his wife, Helen; sons, David Jr. and Stephen; several grandchildren; and a brother, Denny. He was preceded in death by two sons, Mark and Timmy. David was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed hunting, The Steelers and being with his grandkids. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. memorial service Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, with the Rev. Dr. John A. Godissart officiating.

William ‘Bill’ Balestino

William “Bill” Balestino, 76, Pittsburgh, formerly of Altoona, entered into eternal rest at home Saturday after a courageous battle with cancer, with his beloved wife by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. and Mary (Spagnoli) Balestino. On May 3, 1969, he married ...

Judith A. Hahn

Judith A. Hahn, 79, Tyrone, passed away Saturday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Milton Francis and Helen Lucille (Bender) Hahn. Surviving are her brother, John M. Hahn; her cherished niece and ...

Cheryl Ann (Rinker) Knisely

Cheryl Ann (Rinker) Knisely, 64, Altoona, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.

Mary P. ‘Polly’ Nagle

Mary P. “Polly” Nagle, 92, Cresson, passed away Tuesday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DeMento) Frank. Surviving are her children, Nancy Romeo and husband, Jim, and John Nagle Sr. and wife, Elaine; grandchildren: ...

Mary Lou (Meighan) Vreeland

Mary Lou (Meighan) Vreeland, 87, of Hollidaysburg passed away on Thursday. She was born in Luzerne, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Petroski) Meighan. She married James C. Vreeland, who preceded her in death in 2023 after sharing 60 years of marriage. Surviving are her daughter, Tracy ...