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Adrian A. Craver

Adrian A. Craver, 99, Florence, Ala., formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Surviving are his five children: Barbara Fleck (Terry), Susan Bell, Janice Kost, Karen Pentz (Mahlon) and Alan Craver (Brent); a sister, Regina “Jeanie” Watt; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline (Galiffa) Craver; his parents, Austin and Gertrude Craver; five brothers and sisters; a son-in-law, Tony Kost; and a great-grandson, Corey Pentz. Adrian was a ...

Joan Margaret Ochranek

Joan Margaret Ochranek, 97, Altoona, died Friday UPMC Altoona. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late Bruno and Lois (Miller) Franks. On June 28, 1947, she married John A. “Bun” Ochranek in Blandburg. Bun died Feb. 13, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a son and ...

Fredrick Hamilton Rainear

Fredrick Hamilton Rainear, 64, Martinsburg, passed away Friday evening, May 29, 2026, at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by the Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.

Alice Jane White

Alice Jane White, 88, Altoona, died late Friday afternoon, May 29, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Saturday-Sunday edition of the Mirror.

Richie E. Ashburn

Richie E. Ashburn, 77, of Indian Land, S.C., formerly of Altoona, died late Thursday evening, May 28, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, in 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.

Robin Lee (Williams) Davis

Robin Lee (Williams) Davis, 64, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, surrounded by her family at her home in Altoona. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, under the light of a rare Blue Moon, at Santella Funeral Home, 1106 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A private graveside funeral service will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at Carson Valley Cemetery, with Pastor Jeffrey Welsch officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robin’s name may be made to Santella Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.