Mary Joan Baker
Mary Joan Baker, 87, of Altoona, passed away April 22, 2025. Arrangements are by Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home, 1908 Seventh Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Walter R. ‘Alt’ Barnes Jr.
Walter R. “Alt” Barnes Jr., 73, Hollidaysburg, died unexpectedly Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter R. Barnes Sr. and Doris Jean (Piper) Peterson. Surviving is a sister, Tracy Wyatt (Don); two nieces, Erin Barnes and Rachel Wyatt; a nephew, Ryan Peterson; and ...
Glenna J. (Dick) Dascanio
Glenna J. (Dick) Dascanio, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ray and Olive (Metzler) Dick. She married Michael Dascanio, who preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Echo Clinemyer and husband, James, of Hollidaysburg and Tammy Detwiler in Florida; a stepson, Mark Dascanio; several grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Springer. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig Ickes. Glenna enjoyed playing the harp in bluegrass. There will be no public services at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Barbara A. ‘Bobbie’ Farran
Barbara A. “Bobbie” Farran, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Hollidaysburg on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born in New Haven, Conn., daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Pare. In 1951, she married James Renshaw, who died in 1978. She then married Charles Farran in 1981 and he ...
David Lewis Gingerich
David Lewis Gingerich, 95, died April 9, 2025, at Cedarwood Preserve, Tyrone. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Carl Lewis and Dorothy (Miller) Gingerich. He married Joan Kissell, who died Jan. 24, 2022. David is survived by a son, David Lewis Gingerich Jr. of Altoona; daughter, Darlene Baisden (Bruce) in Alabama; son, Carl William Gingerich of Tyrone; son, Michael Scott Gingerich in Connecticut; grandchildren: Sergis Gingerich (Sara), Emilie Holman (Mike), Jonathan Gingerich, Christine Gingerich, Tim Gingerich and Joe Gingerich; and seven great-grandchildren. He was also ...
William F. Graham Jr.
William F. Graham Jr., formerly of Gap, Pa., but a more recent resident of James Creek, passed away Sunday at the age of 80. Bill was born in Lancaster, son of the late William F. “Pete” Sr. and Geraldine Wise Graham. He graduated from Octorara Area High School in Atglen, Pa., Class of ...