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Kevin A. Bowman

Kevin A. Bowman, 50, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Harrisburg, son of the late James and Barbara (Keller) Bowman. Surviving are his child, T.A. Bowman; and numerous siblings, nieces and nephews. Kevin worked in logistics and enjoyed VW cars, gaming and the Grateful Dead. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon with Pastor Frank Hebler officiating. Private interment at Grandview Cemetery.

Maurice F. ‘Mick’ ‘Mickey’ Brannan

Maurice F. “Mick” “Mickey” Brannan, 86, of Altoona, died Sunday evening, Oct. 19, 2025, at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

William C. ‘Huck’ Clinemyer Sr.

William C. “Huck” Clinemyer Sr., 64, Lilly, died Sunday. He was born in Altoona to the late John and Thelda Clinemyer. He was predeceased by a brother, John III; brother-in-law, Theodore Boylan; and father-in-law, Thomas Jasper. Surviving are his wife, Theresa; children, William II and Trisha Maurer; 10 grandchildren; and siblings: Sandra, Denise, Michele, Jim and Jackie. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Portage. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Our Lady of the ...

Bernard P. ‘Bernie’ Fabian

Bernard P. “Bernie” Fabian, 91, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John F. Sr. and Malvina “Millie” (Zablotny) Fabian. Bernie married Beverly A. Kuhn on Aug. 12, 1972, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. She died on April 22, 2015. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda (Erik Viker) Fabian of Selinsgrove; two sons, Paul (Stephanie) Fabian and Ronald Fabian, both of Altoona; three grandchildren: Beth, Andrew and Nathan; and a brother, Jack. Bernie was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and a U.S. Navy ...

Frederick Alan Fornwalt

Frederick Alan Fornwalt, 76, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2025, at his residence. Friends will be received from 9 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Darlene R. (Doutrich) Garlick

Darlene R. (Doutrich) Garlick, 83, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ellery L. and Audrey M. (Kehler) Doutrich. Surviving are her loving husband, C.R. “Dick” Garlick Sr.; daughter, Rhonda L. Graham and ...