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Corena S. Kagarise

Corena S. Kagarise, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025, at Bice Memorial Chapel at Homewood at Martinsburg. Those wishing to offer memorial contributions on Corena’s behalf are encouraged to make a donation to the Benevolent Fund of Homewood at Martinsburg, 437 Givler Drive, Martinsburg, PA 16662.

Lloyd Blair Peck

Lloyd Blair Peck, 93, of Altoona, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior early Monday morning at The James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Jesse and Betty (Sprankle) Peck. He married Judith Kay Steckman on Feb. 28, 1970. He is ...

Edna M. (Knipple) Yeager

Edna M. (Knipple) Yeager, 85, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late William and Alma (Stambaugh) Knipple. Surviving are five daughters: Debbie Korte (Steve), Cindy Kutruff (Steve) Robin Shomo, Flo Vahey ...

H. Louise Brunhuber

H. Louise Brunhuber, 98 of Altoona, died Saturday, March 15, 2025. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at The Stevens Mortuary, 1420 8th Ave., Altoona, where a vigil will be held at 7 p.m.. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 511 20th St., Altoona. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the Mirror.

Anthony ‘Tony’ DeStefano

Anthony “Tony” DeStefano, 61, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 14, 2025. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Axe & Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s paper.

Richard H. Henchey

Richard H. Henchey, 79, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away Feb. 22, 2025. He was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Lightner) Henchey. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Buchanan and Donna Murtif. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita; sons, ...