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James E. Murray

James E. Murray, 89, a resident of The Preserve at Cedarwood, formerly of Warriors Mark, passed away Saturday. He was born in Warriors Mark, the son of James C. and Gertrude L. (Clark) Murray. On June 30, 1956, in Tyrone, he married B. Eileen Chronister, who survives. In addition to his ...

Edward H. Stevens Jr.

Edward H. Stevens Jr., 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Graystone-Grand Palazzo. He was born in Miami, Fla., the son of the late Edward H. Sr. and Eunice L. (Daily) Stevens. Ed married Marilyn Rae Schmittle, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Edward H. Stevens III (Debbie); and his daughter, Ruth A. Sell (Tim); also four stepchildren: Karen L. Thompson (Jim), Patrick J. Kandlbinder, Kristin A. Muir and K. Suzanne Kuhn (Ron); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, JoAnne Parks and Lois J. Moore (Craig); a brother, Michael W. Stevens. At ...

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.