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Veronica Marcella Weicenburg

Veronica Marcella Weicenburg, 85, of Huntingdon, died Friday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Baron) Hogan. Surviving are her husband, William; children: Barbara Fisher, Brenda Johnson and William Weicenburg; numerous grandchildren; and 12 siblings. She was preceded in death by three siblings. Visitation is from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, where a vigil for the deceased will begin at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 524 ...

Barry J. Bollinger

Barry J. Bollinger, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James and Pauline (Zimmerman) Bollinger. Surviving are his loving wife, Melissa (Chilcote) Bollinger; a son, Ryan Bollinger; a brother, Kim Bollinger and ...

William J. ‘Bill’ Cooper Jr.

William J. “Bill” Cooper Jr., 61, Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC, Altoona, after an extended illness. He was born in Newton, N.J., son of the late William J. Cooper Sr. and Agnes Cauldwell. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. Arrangements are by Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home, 1908 Seventh Ave., Altoona.

John R. C. ‘Bob’ Lanier Jr. and Phyllis J. Lanier

A memorial service will be held for John R. C. “Bob” Lanier Jr., 89, Duncansville, who was born Dec. 9, 1935, and passed away Jan. 28, 2025, and his wife, Phyllis Jean Lanier, 86, Duncansville, who was born Sept. 26, 1939, and passed away Oct. 6, 2025. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. lesliemillerfuneralhome.com

Julia M. Risbon

Julia M. “Julie” Risbon, 85, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

John W. Patton

John W. Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. A complete obituary with the service time and date will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona.