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Richard T. Graupensperger

Richard T. Graupens­perger, 86, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, after an extended illness. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 806 11th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Elaine P. Harshberger

Elaine P. Harshberger, 86, a resident of Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday, joining her beloved husband in Heaven. She was born in Gouverneur, N.Y., daughter of the late Leland H. and Ina P. (Corkum) Bishop. She married Merrill R. Harshberger on Aug. 19, 1961. He preceded her in death Aug. 27, 2024. Surviving are a son, Stephen Harshberger Sr. (Tammie); twin daughters, Naoma Moses (John) and Natalie Robinson (Paul); eight grandchildren: April (Justin), Kristi (Mike), Stephen Jr., John Jr., Sara, Brittanie, Eric and Kelly; 15 ...

Carl E. ‘Buck’ Lear

Carl E. “Buck” Lear, 75, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Lewis­town, son of the late Carl E. and Betty Jane (Houck) Lear. On Oct. 23, 1968, he married Sandra Shoemaker in Cumberland, Md. He is survived by his wife; a ...

Judythe Ann Lenhart

Judythe Ann Lenhart, 84, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Anthony Verilla and Aurelia Corso Verilla. She was preceded in death by siblings: John, Michael, Eugene and Anthony Verilla and Lorraine Russo. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Lenhart; a daughter, Jennifer Appleby; grandsons, Jon and Brian Appleby; and great-granddaughter, Chelsea Appleby. A memorial service will be held later to honor her life and legacy. Arrangements are by Apex Funeral Home, Apex, N.C.

Bonni J. (Bookwalter) Lindberg

Bonni J. (Bookwalter) Lindberg, 72, of Hollidaysburg, died Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Cloyd and Constance (Campbell) Bookwalter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; siblings, Sherri George and Willard Bookwalter; and a nephew, JJ Petrou. Surviving are a daughter, Jamie York; a grandson, Jackson; sisters: (twin) Conni Miller and Patricia Marks; a large extended family. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. memorial service Monday, April 28, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Kristen J. Miller

Kristen J. Miller, 50, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Sunday at her home surrounded by her family. Kristen was born in Altoona, the daughter of Nadine and Richard Augustine. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richie Augustine. In addition to her parents, Kristen is survived by her loving husband, Henry M. Miller, of Altoona; her daughter, Miranda Eckenrode; and her two grandchildren. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home.