With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother and friend, Bernice L. “Bernie” Smith, who passed away after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 93. Bernie was born in DuBois, the daughter of John and Lillie Christian. She was married to George Peterman and later to Alvin ...
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., 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, 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, 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, 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 ...
