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Robert W. ‘Bob’ Engle

Robert W. “Bob” Engle, 57, of Bellwood, died unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Edward S. Jr. and Carole K. (Hollen) Engle. Surviving are his children, Robert W. Jr. and Amber M. (Joshua Aiken) Engle; two grandsons, Braxton and Xaiver; two brothers, ...

Carol J. (McCall) Gale

Carol J. (McCall) Gale, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at The Winds. She was born in Sligo, daughter of the late Victor and Lottie (Bashline) McCall. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca Black, of Hollidays­burg; two sons, Kevin Black (Andrea) in Idiana, and Dennis ...

Cindy R. (Harding) Hollingsworth

Cindy R. (Harding) Hollingsworth, 67, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at home after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Donna (Carter) and the late William Harding. Surviving is her fiance, Leroy “Jeep” Dively; two sons, Jesse and wife, Krista; and John ...

Albert Roth

Albert Roth, 95, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at the Graystone Grande Palazzo. Arrangements are provided by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Virginia L. ‘Mickie’ Seymour

Virginia L. “Mickie” Seymour, 78, Altoona, died Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Dave Carland and Ann (Bell) Carland-Lascoli. She was raised by her stepfather, the late Pasquale Lascoli. Surviving are her husband, Gene; sons, Craig and Cory; grandchildren, Brandi and Andrew Rupert; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by children, Tricia and Brian; and a grandson. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, ...

Sandra L. Smith

Sandra L. Smith, 90, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in Woodvale, Pa., the daughter of the late Ralphard and Leila (Dixon) Black. She was twice married: first to Glen Worthing and then to Donald I. Smith, both ...