The Rev. Leonard John Blostic TOR, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception, U.S.A., died Tuesday in Hollidaysburg. Father Leonard was born in Cokeburg, the child of Michael and Eva (Skavinsky) Blostic. He was given the name John at baptism. Father ...
Pete C. Ciaverella Jr., 76, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Pete C. Sr. and Miriam (Civils) Ciaverella. He later married the love of his life, Marlene Schmid, who preceded him in death in December 2024. He is ...
Sara Jane (Barrett) Clark, 99, of Imler, formerly of Warriors Mark, passed away Monday. She was born in Juniata, Altoona, daughter of the late James E. Barrett and Sarah E. (Ayers) Barrett. She married George Stanley Clark on July 16, 1944, in Altoona. He passed away on Feb. 24, 2012, ending ...
Robin D. “Rob” Harkins, 72, of Altoona, died peacefully on Nov. 23, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Glenn L. and Helen L. (Rigas) Fagan. On July 19, 2008, he married Teri K. Antesberger in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, ...
Darrell Hollingshead, 68, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, the son of Helen Hollingshead and the late James Hollingshead. On April 18, 1996, he married Carol Schraff. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Helen; sons, Luke and Joseph; a brother, James (Tina); a sister, Cathy Himes (Thomas); nephews: David James “DJ,” Joshua and Nicholas; and a niece, Ashley. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Delores and Dorothy, both of whom he loved very much. Darrell had many accomplishments in life and was ...
Tommy E. “Tee” Lacy, 65, of Altoona, passed away Nov. 23, 2025, at his home. Friends and family are welcome at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2121 Fifth Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.
