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Joseph Friedenberger

Joseph Friedenberger, 89, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Casper and Theresa (Gramhellar) Friedenberger. He married Regina Gority on Dec. 26, 1959. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2025, after ...

Roger L. Hoover Jr.

Roger L. Hoover Jr., 76, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Roger L. Sr. and Lillian (Downing) Hoover. He married Cathy Mannino on Dec. 19, 1970, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. ...

Arlene B. Long

Arlene B. Long, 94, formerly of rural Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Chambersburg. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home, Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Joanne E. (Champeno) Miller

Joanne E. (Champeno) Miller, 86, formerly of Altoona, passed away Nov. 7, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Champeno. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Miller; brothers, Edward Champeno Jr. and Clyde Champeno; and ...

Regis W. Schall

Regis W. Schall, 91, of Cassandra, passed away Wednesday in Duncansville. He was born in Hastings, the son of John J. and Mary (Rogal) Schall. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Regina (Bopp), whom he married Oct. 10, 1959, at Immaculate Conception Church in New Germany, Pa. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Regina, John, Delores, Loretta, Sr. Mary Kenneth and Raymond. Regis is survived by his children: Annette (Larry) Shedlock of Altoona, Eric (Tammy Feathers) Schall of Allentown and Mark (Kim Wallace) Schall of Duncansville. He is also survived by ...

Jedadiah ‘Jay’ Ward

Jedadiah “Jay” Ward, 40, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. Born in Canton, Ohio, Jay lived a life full of laughter, loyalty and love. Jay was the beloved son of Cheryl and Earnest Ward; and the devoted boyfriend of Audry Behe, with whom he shared a loving home that they ...