Lyle Virgil Rea, 86, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening at Van Zandt VA Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sackett, a son of the late Virgil P. and Ruby Edessa “Dessie” (Bauder) Rea. He married Carole K. ...
Mark L. “Bear” Rickard, 71, of Enola, died Sunday, July 6, 2025. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood, where a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.
John E. Bem, 77, Hastings, passed away Wednesday. He was a son of the late Stanley J. Bem Sr. and Anna (Schall) Bem. Surviving are his sisters, Mary Kirk and Agnes Eckenrode; a brother, Stanley Bem Jr.; nieces and nephews: Donald (Sally) Kirk, Michele Kirk (Joseph Gelormino), Kevin (Mary) ...
Darrell L. Clapper, 59, rural Martinsburg, died Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of Clair and Janice (Helsel) Clapper. In 1987, he married Diane E. Dilling. Surviving are his wife; six children: Deidre, David, Daniel, Devin, Dale and Darcy; six grandchildren; his parents; and four sisters: Sharon, Cindi, Joy and Jody. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, with a funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Arrangements are by the John K. Bolger Funeral Home, Martinsburg.
William J. “Bill” Foust III, 53, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. Bill was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. and Evelyn (Miller) Foust Jr. On Aug. 31, 2002, he married Candida “Candi” Manna. Surviving are his loving wife of 22 years; his ...
Rodger K. Hammond, 88, Duncansville, passed away Saturday at Celebration Villa, Altoona. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Kenneth and Theda (Mangus) Hammond. On June 25, 1960, he was united in marriage to the former Sally (Graham) Hammond. He was the devoted father of Scott ...
