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Patrick C. Miller

Patrick C. Miller, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Spangler, the son of the late Elmer and Florence O. (Burley) Miller. Patrick married Cathy L. Fornwalt on July 19, 1982. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years; his ...

James Christopher Mock

James Christopher Mock, 70, of Altoona, died Monday. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George and Helen (Einodshofer) Mock. He was also preceded in death by siblings, David and Kathleen. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; children, Christopher and Amber Varner; granddaughter, Eleanor Varner; brother, Joseph; and best fur friends, “Pugsley” and “Munch.” Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 ...

Margaret Iola Edwards

Margaret Iola Edwards, 78, of rural Williamsburg, died Monday. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Miles and Helen (Frederick) Clark. Surviving are her husband, Harry; children: Sharon Corle, Harry and Brian; many grandchildren; and sisters: Pauline Servello, Lois Brindle, Blackie Brindle and Blondie Chamberlain. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allison Edwards; and siblings: Mary Butler, Ethel McIntyre, Howard, Robert, Paul and Dan Clark. Visitation is from 5 until the 7 p.m. service Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

The Rev. John H. ‘Jack’ Estep

On Saturday, March 22, The Rev. John H. “Jack” Estep of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, Pa., entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he loved and served. Jack was born in Bellwood, to Kenneth and Anna (Turnbaugh) Estep. Jack’s beloved wife of 62 years, ...

Russell E. Mayhue

Russell E. Mayhue, 92, Altoona, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Russell E. and Helen (Hess) Mayhue. On Oct. 8, 1952, he married Darla J. (Boore) Mayhue, the love of his life. She preceded him in death on ...

Joseph Piacentini

Joseph Piacentini, 61, of Altoona, died Sunday. He was born in New York, the son of Anna (Rocchiccioli) and the late Enzo Piacentini. Surviving are children, Juliana Piacentini McGinty (Mitchell) and Nicholas; and his mother. Joe loved spending time with his family and being a father. He was abundantly proud of his children. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. Private interment at Calvary ...