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Wayne H. ‘Clem’ Snyder

Wayne H. “Clem” Snyder, 84, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harold M. and Margaret “Peg” (Ziegler) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. Surviving is a son, Doug Snyder; sister, Peggy Longenecker; grandsons, Andy and Ben Snyder; cousin, Linda Dilling; as well as several nephews and a niece. Friends will be received from 1 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home, Williamsburg, with Pastor Lee Seese officiating. Interment will be in the Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery.

Blair D. Umholtz

Blair D. Umholtz, 74, of Bellwood, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A celebration of his life will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.

John A. Walls

John A. Walls, 32, of Altoona, died July 27, 2025. He was the son of John and Deborah (Wilson) Walls. Surviving is his mother; sisters, Falynn Adams and Madilynn Colbert; his niece, Joselynn Gingerich; nephew, Thaddeus Russell; uncles, John and Stephen Wilson; and aunt, Wanda Hawk. John was preceded in death by his father; grandfathers, Jack Wilson and Howard Knicely; grandmother, Dorothy Lang; Uncle Alfred Walls; and friends, Michael Colbert and Jordan “Fudge” Graham. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 ...

Craig Joseph Wojcik

Craig J. Wojcik, 48, of Altoona, was reported as missing in July 2024. His remains were found in Antis Township, Altoona, on Dec. 10, 2024. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Louise B. (Bohn) Douglas

Louise B. (Bohn) Douglas, 93, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at Presbyterian Village. She was born in Bellefonte, daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Ralston) Bohn. She married Gordan A. Douglas in 1951. He preceded her in death in 2012 after sharing 61 years of marriage. Surviving is her daughter, Cherie L. Bartos and husband, Michael; a son, Steven W. and wife, Alicia; three grandchildren: Breanna, Savanna and Christopher; and three great-grandchildren: Elsa, Mara and James. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. sorgefuneralhome.com

Bruce Alan Lingenfelter

Bruce Alan Lingenfelter, 88, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in State College. Born in Altoona, Bruce’s life was marked by his generous spirit, selfless nature, chronic extroversion and an unparalleled sense of humor. Bruce was a beloved husband to Judith Lingenfelter, with whom he ...