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Alta M. Vogle

Alta M. Vogle, 92, of Houtzdale, died Monday at Mountain Laurel Healthcare Center, Clearfield. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Cora Vogle. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Charles Jr. and R. Wickliffe. She was a 1950 graduate of Houtzdale Woodward Brisbin High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education in 1953 and her master’s degree in 1961. Alta retired in 1992 after 39 years of service as an educator. All services will be private. She will be laid to rest beside her parents at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements are by ...

Gary A. Burns

Gary A. Burns, 73, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday. He was born and raised in Altoona, son of the late Albert and Mildred Burns, and beloved spouse of the late Deborah A. Ritchey. A proud graduate of Altoona Area High School, Gary dedicated his life to service — ...

Lois M. Chverchko

Lois M. Chverchko, 99, Patton, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Westover, the last surviving member of the George and Besse (Kitchen) Barto family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Chverchko, who ...

Darrell G. Claar

Darrell G. Claar, 83, Bellwood, died Sunday afternoon at Celebration Villa of Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late John E. and Vallarree M. (Helsel) Claar. Darrell is survived by his two sons, Adam D. (Kristine) and David W. (Lana); five ...

Charlene Elaine Ebersole

Charlene Elaine Ebersole, 64, of Claysburg, passed away Tuesday at home. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert J. and Joanne H. (Burket) Smith. On Nov. 24, 1989, in Roaring Spring, she married David S. Ebersole. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 2013. Surviving is ...

Michael ‘Mikey’ Runk

Michael “Mikey” Runk, 19, Altoona, died Sunday, May 18, 2025. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.