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John A. Stolz

John A. Stolz, 88, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alvin John and Dorothy (Grimminger) Stolz. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Julie (Greg) Corbin and Renee M. (Bill) Calvert; a son, Gregory J. Stolz; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and sisters, Carol Blake and Janet Harris. He was predeceased by brothers, Donald and Paul. John served in the U.S. Navy. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. service Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona.

Richard E. Dively Sr.

Richard E. Dively Sr., 83, Claysburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Albert and Annie (Feathers) Dively. He married Mary A. Jennings on Sept. 8, 2001, at Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; five sons: Richard Jr. (Jackie), ...

John R. Ott

John R. Ott, 68, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morning at home. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Lawrence Ott and Catherine V. (Brawley) Ott, who survives. Also surviving are his longtime partner, Robin Lear; sons, Joseph and John Ott; grandchildren, Damian and Catherine Ott; great-granddaughter, Aurora Hughes; siblings: Donald “Jake” Ott, Cindy Dempsie and Deborah Hicks; five nephews; and two nieces. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

Joseph Matthew Petrulionis

Joseph Matthew Petrulionis, 65, formerly of rural Williamsburg, died Sunday at his home in Canton, N.Y., of cancer and complications from treatments. Joe was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of Joseph Matthew Petrulionis Jr. and Lois Carolyn Hunter. Throughout his life, Joe also lived in ...

John A. Stolz

John A. Stolz, 88, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 25, 2025, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Larry Eugene Zong

Larry Eugene Zong, 92, of East Freedom, passed away Sunday at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Boalsburg, a son of the late Glenn and Vivian (Johnsonbaugh) Zong. He was united in marriage to the former Laura (Ellis) Zong. Along with his wife, he is survived by children: Larry, ...