Steven Robert “Beef” Thompson, 75, of Altoona, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Reading, son of Robert and Marian (Hess) Thompson. In 1951, his family moved back to Altoona, where his dad coached ...
Valentine “Butch” Zavalanski, 72, of Altoona, a native of Coupon, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Valentine and Helen. (Carrig) Zavalanski. His brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, the former Suzanne ...
Mervin Grover Brumbaugh, 89, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. He was born in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Paul Alvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Allison) Brumbaugh. On April 10, 1954, he married Betty Louise (Bishop) Brumbaugh. She preceded him in ...
Jerry L. Claar, 81, of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Queen, son of the late Wilmer and Florence (Eicher) Claar. He married Faye Beegle on Nov. 15, 1962, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife; daughters: Susie Berkey ...
Robert C. “Bob” Fochler, 77, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center, his loving wife by his side. Bob was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert L. and Harriet G. (Burket) Fochler. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his ...
Gerald W. Irvin, 83, of Bellwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2025; and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
