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Richard T. Graupensperger

Richard T. Graupensperger, 86, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John W. and Alice T. (Bender) Graupensperger. Richard is survived by two sons, Timothy ...

Esther Elaine Miller

Esther Elaine Miller, 56, of Bakers Summit, passed unexpectedly on Saturday at home. She was born in Richmond, Va., the daughter of Clyde Williams and Cleo (Bullion) Wolford. She is survived by her fiance, William E. Kocher; and a son, Joshua A. Snyder, all of Bakers Summit; four other children; a brother; and a stepsister. She was preceded in death by one child. Elaine had worked as a home health aide, and was a member of New Life Alliance Church. She loved the outdoors and her animals. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the New Life Alliance Church, East ...

Walter J. Nichols Sr.

Walter J. Nichols Sr., 86, Altoona, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home, 1106 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the Axe & Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Paul C. ‘Bud’ Yon

Paul C. “Bud” Yon, 85, of Altoona, died peacefully at home on Sunday. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Melvin E. and Eleanor A. (Filer) Yon. On July 31, 1968, he married Judy A. Morgan in Winchester, Va. Bud is survived by Judy; a daughter, Michele L. “Micki” Yon of Altoona; ...

June T. (Smith) Eger

June T. (Smith) Eger, 89, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Glen White, daughter of the late Stephen and Alice (Noland) Smith. She married Edward C. Eger Sr., who preceded her in her death in 2019 after sharing 66 years of ...

Frederick L. Fink Sr.

Frederick L. Fink Sr., 85, of Tyrone, and a guest at Graystone Manor, Altoona, passed away Sunday. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late John S. and Elizabeth (Catich) Fink. On Aug. 22, 1959, in Bellwood, he married Patricia L. “Patsy” (Kinch) Fink, who preceded him in death on Aug. 29, ...