Wayne Joseph Gates, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 3, 2026. He was born in Frugality, Pa., son of the late Stella and Kenneth Gates. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Cyrus Gates; and an infant son, Kenneth Charles Gates. Wayne is ...
Jacob N. Vasile, 86, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and Ruth (Dunn) Vasile-Hoenstine; and stepfather, Alvin Hoenstine. On Sept. 6, 1994, he married Betty Garman in Winchester, Va. He is survived by his loving wife; a son, Robert Scott Vasile; a daughter, Melissa Vasile; granddaughter, Shelby (Alex) Beaucage; great-granddaughter, Paisley Grace; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jesse and Linda Williams. Jacob was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcia Vasile; brother, David J. Vasile; and daughter-in-law, Vicki J. ...
Donald L. Detwiler, 83, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Tuesday at his residence, after a brief battle with glioblastoma. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Dale W. and Roxie (Steele) Detwiler. Don was twice married, first to Lynnea Knavel on Aug. 17, 1963. She ...
Fredrick W. “Pete” Ivory, 60, of Irvona, passed away Tuesday in Ebensburg. Fredrick was the son of Paul and Veronica (Lechine) Ivory. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Paul and David. Fredrick is survived by his wife, Amy (McCulley) Ivory of Irvona; sons, Paul (Sarah) Ivory of Irvona, Robert (Natalie) Ivory of Northern Cambria and Jarid (Megan) Ivory of Curwensville; a daughter, Stephanie (Chad) Harpster of Howard; a brother, James (Jennie) Ivory of Marion Center; sisters: Vickie and Lou Zemrose of Cherry Tree, Debbie Caris of Nanty Glow and Pam and Scott ...
Gerald Robert Srock, 84, formerly of Coalport, died Wednesday. He was born in Coalport, a son of the late Henry H. and Ruth Ann (Stephens) Srock. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; two sons, Gerald Jr. and William; two grandchildren, Billy and Kristen; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by nine siblings: Daniel, Charles, Richard, Calvin, Fred and Rodger, Doretta Egler, Cordelia Wilson and Sara “Sally” Glass. Friends will be received from 9 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, July 13, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.
Donald L. Detwiler, 83, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his residence. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, at The Well of Blair County, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.
