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Susan I. Blaska

Susan I. Blaska, 76, of Tyrone, died Saturday. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Edwin and Madeline (Reese) Igou. Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; and brothers: Danny, Steve and Rob Igou. Surviving are children, Christopher Blaska and Kendra Grassmyer; grandchildren: Allie Blaska, Alexa Beyer and Shane M. and Connor Grassmyer; sister-in-law, Cathy Igou; brother-in-law, Pete (Dawn) Blaska; nephew, Brian Igou; and niece, Breein (Brad) Tuskovich. Visitation is from 4 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., ...

Jeannine M. Fagley

Jeannine M. Fagley, 89, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Friends will be received from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4:30 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Hilary Livingston. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery. A full obituary will be in Wednesday’s Mirror. Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary Inc.

Louise C. Albright

Louise C. Albright, Altoona, peacefully passed away on Thursday at the age of 101, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. She was born in Munson, daughter of the late Emil and Augusta (Banks) Tulowitzki. On June 15, 1946, she married Frederick D. Albright. He preceded her in death ...

Susan E. Bowers

Susan E. Bowers, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas W. Sr. and Joyce L. (Rhine) Bowers. Surviving are a brother, Rick Bowers of Altoona; a niece, Maria Aikens; a great-niece, Evalyna; and great-nephew, Noah. She was preceded in ...

Shirley L. Diehl

Shirley L. Diehl, 78, Imler, passed away on Friday. She was born in Blue Knob, daughter of the late William and Sarah (Snowberger) Herman. On April 29, 1966, she married Larry Guy Diehl in Durham, N.C. He passed away Sept. 24, 2009. Surviving are a son, David E. Diehl, and wife, Melinda, of Imler; five grandchildren: Cody, Kyle, Alexis, Alawni and Aleeta; a stepgranddaughter, Carissa; two great-grandchildren, Clinton and Baylee; two brothers, Roger and Don Herman; and three sisters: Lori Krumenacker, Vivian Davis and Darlene Goughnour. She was preceded in death by brothers: Ed, Eugene ...

Robert Edward ‘Bob’ Frontz Jr.

Robert Edward “Bob” Frontz Jr., 61, Ashville, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert Edward Frontz Sr. and Bonnie Ann (Baker) Hill. Surviving are his sisters, Tina and Mary Ann; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeannie. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Wednesday, June 17, at Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville. Interment will be at Amsbury Union Cemetery.