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Nancy L. Crook

Nancy L. Crook, 76, of Altoona, died Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Cleveland E. and Betty (Howell) Crook. Surviving are her beloved husband, Edward Sipes; four children: daughter, Linda A. Woyuraa (Shawn) of Altoona; son, Robert A. Fogal Jr. ...

Charles ‘Chuck’ Endress

Charles “Chuck” Endress, 78, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Albert Edward and Judith Jane (Hyle) Endress. He was preceded in death by sisters: Nancy Lattieri, Judith Layton, Donna Schneider and Carole ...

Joanna (Lutz) Gray

Joanna (Lutz) Gray, 85, of Carlisle, formerly of Duncansville, passed away Friday. She was born in Towanda, daughter of the late Elmer and Olive (Quick) Lutz. She married William Gray in 1959. He preceded her in death in 2024, after sharing 65 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, ...

Jeffery L. Hughes

Jeffery L. Hughes, 65, Duncansville, formerly of the Buckhorn, passed away Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Sr. and Joyce (Burley) Hughes. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Coleman; a grandson, Torin Coleman; and sisters, Mindy Billetdeaux and Darlene Arthurs; and many nieces and nephews. Jeffery retired from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, carpentry and Steelers football. Friends will be received from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, where military honors ...

George Roy Leedy

George Roy Leedy, 82, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon, March 2, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. A memorial service is planned to be held in the very near future at Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, Altoona. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Robert F. ‘Bob’ Lenz

Robert F. “Bob” Lenz, 63, unexpectedly passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Altoona, the son of R. Raymond Lenz of Cresson and the late Herlene (Muldoon) Lenz. He graduated from Penn State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in art, specializing in photography. Bob ...