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Ingrid B. Grill

Ingrid B. Grill, 84, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Monday morning at Hilltop Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Berlin, Germany, daughter of the late Hans and Margarete (Viezens) Neumann. Ingrid married Donald J. Grill on July 18, 1959, in Berlin, Germany. He ...

Shirley Rose Krise

Shirley Rose Krise, 83, passed away Monday at Maple Heights. She was the daughter of Stewart and Ethel (Newman) Smith. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard F. Krise, whom she married on Feb. 11, 1961; and brother, Bill Smith. She is survived by her five children: ...

Frank Pallott Jr.

Frank Pallott Jr., 81, of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. He was born in New Castle, Pa., son of the late Frank Pallott Sr. and Thelma Miller Pallott Lester. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was affectionately known as the “Candyman” by family and friends. Frank will be deeply missed by his brother, Jack; sister, Peggy Blair; and sister, Cindy LaRocque; three nephews; two nieces; and six great-nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...

Philip R. Reigh

Philip R. Reigh, 77, of Bellwood, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Mark L. ‘Bear’ Rickard

Mark L. “Bear” Rickard, 71, of Enola, died Sunday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gordon D. and Dorothy L. (Campbell) Rickard. Surviving are his siblings, Patricia A. (Gregory Sr.) Delozier and Susan J. Sipe, both of Roaring Spring, and Kimberly R. (Thomas) ...

Kenneth H. Bush Jr.

Kenneth H. Bush Jr., 83, of Martinsburg, died Sunday. He was born in Mt. Joy, Pa., son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Phoebe (Smyers) Bush. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; and siblings: Robert, Wayne Sr. and Charlotte. Surviving are children: April Reitnauer, Bobbi Wood, Sheena Evans and Kenneth Bush III; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, William; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Navy. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Stone Funeral Home, Woodbury.