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George I. Peckowycz

George I. Peckowycz, 68, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Penn Highlands, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Magdalene (Plishko) Peckowycz. Surviving is a son, Mark Morgan. George was a heavy equipment operator and a mechanic. He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and loved working on automobiles. Private services will be held by Father James Davidson at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona.

Ray Burley Rodgers

Ray Burley Rodgers, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday at the age of 93. Ray was the son of Frank I. and Grace Dobbs Rodgers in Tyrone. Ray married Anna May Lender on Feb. 8, 1953, in Tyrone. She passed away June 2, 2013. Ray is survived by two daughters and a son: Karen Rumberger of Tyrone, ...

Sandra Helene (Anderson) Schmeling

Sandra Helene (Anderson) Schmeling, 90, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, in the Concordia Bethlen Home, Ligonier. She was born in Springfield, Ill., a daughter of the late Arthur H. and Helen E. (Ohrn) Anderson. Sandra graduated from Illinois State (formerly Normal) University High School in ...

Annette L. Soltis

Annette L. Soltis, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

George William Boyles

George William Boyles, 78, Altoona, peacefully passed away Monday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George I. and Ruth (Streightiff) Boyles. On Nov. 24, 1984, George married Regina “Jeannie” Kohler. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Jeannie; his ...

Thomas J. Burke

Thomas J. Burke, 78, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday. He was born in Dudley, son of the late Mary L. (Howells) and Cletus J. Burke. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Cletus Burke Jr. On Sept. 18, 1965, he married his wife, Bonnie, who survives; along with children, Tracie (Darrin) Whysong and Mark T. (Judith) Burke; a sister, Wanda (Mark) Miller; granddaughters, Kierstin Whysong and Payton (Morgan) Deremer; and great-grandchildren, Kyrie Beck Fochtman and Adley Deremer. All services and burial will be private. Arrangements are by Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton.