Edward B. “Bernie” Yetsko Jr., 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edward B. Sr. and Mary (McKinney) Yetsko. Bernie married Rita Marie Besendorfer on May 12, 1956. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years; ...
Virginia Blanchard, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Fords, N.J., to late parents, Marcel and Mary (Samsoe) Bonalsky. Virginia is survived by her son, Mark Blanchard, of Bay Shore, N.Y.; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Christopher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Blanchard. All funeral services are private. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Robert Donald “Bob” Hostler, 81, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Altoona to late parents, Bernard Blair and Betty Emma (Nelson) Hostler. Bob graduated from Bellwood-Antis High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country as an avionics technician in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. After the service, he moved to Baltimore, Md., where he joined AT&T. He enrolled in the electrical apprenticeship program in 1970 and graduated from the program in 1974. Bob built a long career as an electrical technician and ...
Joseph S. Silverman MD, of Altoona, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Dr. Silverman was born at the Altoona Hospital, son of Isaac and Rae (Saul) Silverman. He married Patricia Anne Kepner on March 11, 1961, at Temple Beth Israel, Altoona. He is survived by his wife and their three ...
Edward B. “Bernie” Yetsko Jr., 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his residence. Friends will be received from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Russell T. Heil, 76, of Duncansville passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Easton, son of Rose (Haser) and the late William Heil Sr. He married Sang Suk Yu in 1996. Surviving are his wife of 29 years; his mother; and a brother, William Heil Jr. He was a U.S. Army veteran. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home.
