Betty Jane Burket, 101, of State College, formerly of Altoona, died Friday at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born in Marklesburg, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Edward Z. and Ruth Simm Utts. On April 5, 1947, she married Donald L. Burket, who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 2018. She ...

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, 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, 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 ...