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Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Schimminger

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Schimminger, 91, of Altoona, died Monday morning at her residence, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of John M. and May F. (Shafer) Ronan. Betty married John J. Schimminger on Oct. 1, 1955. Betty was a member of Our Lady of ...

Larry P. ‘Chub’ Weyandt Jr.

Larry P. “Chub” Weyandt Jr., 69, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday at home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Larry P. “Sonny” Sr. and Eleanor Weyandt. On May 10, 1974, he married L. Holly Ritchey at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Claysburg. Surviving are his wife; a ...

Tammy L. Wright

Tammy L. Wright, 62, of Bellwood, died early Saturday morning at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Arlene Faye (Bush) and the late Kenneth E. McCracken Sr. Surviving are her six children: January (Lee) Sparks, Anna (Tyler) Corey, Timothy (Nikia) ...

Tammy L. Wright

Tammy L. Wright, 62, of Bellwood, died early Saturday morning at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Arlene Faye (Bush) and the late Kenneth E. McCracken Sr. Surviving are her six children: January (Lee) Sparks, Anna (Tyler) Corey, Timothy (Nikia) ...

Mary P. (Jennings) Codd

Mary P. (Jennings) Codd, 86, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Williamsport, daughter of the late Orlan V. and Ethel S. (Gill) Jennings. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Henry W. Codd Sr.; two sons, Henry Jr. (Kim) and Bradford (Heather); and four grandchildren: Parker, Zoe, Naomi and Shayna. She was preceded in death by four brothers; and a sister. Mary graduated from Williamsport High School in 1957 and Lycoming College in 1960 with a BS in education. She retired as an elementary school ...

Timothy C. Dale

Timothy C. Dale, 80, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 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 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.