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Michael R. Snyder

Michael R. Snyder, 60, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Charles and Barbara (Grove) Snyder. Surviving are his wife of more than 30 years, Tina Burket; children: Steven Royer, Michelle, Matthew, Mark, Kerri and Jason Snyder; six grandchildren; his parents, of Altoona; siblings: Doug and Chuck Snyder, Pamela Moore and Karen Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Mike worked in masonry construction and at OIP in Juniata for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. There will be no public services. Cremation by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Alex J. Walter

Alex J. Walter, 35, of Altoona, passed away Sunday May 24, 2026, at his residence. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Diana Lynn Worthing

Diana Lynn Worthing, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and faithful servant of the Lord, was called home Sunday to be with Jesus. She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of A. Dale and Lenore (Ruby) Rowley. Diana lived a life marked by devotion to her faith, her family and the countless ...

Sante Anthony ‘Sandy’ Bambocci

Sante Anthony “Sandy” Bambocci, 99, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on Dec. 6, 1926, in Gallitzin, the son of the late Bonaventura and Mary (DiGiuseppe) Bambocci. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Stevens) ...

Margaret E. ‘Peg’ Baney

Margaret E. “Peg” Baney, 92, of Tyrone died Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Altoona a daughter of the late Andrew and Hilda May (Haley) Anderson. She was married June 15, 1957, to Donald L. Baney, who died May 25, 2017. She is survived by sisters, Eileen Latchford (Bill) of Lewistown and Mary Ann Bordner of Kensington, Md.; a brother, Andrew Anderson (Susan) of Holiday, Fla.; nephews, David Lewis (Marcia) of Tyrone and Jim Lewis (Robyn) of Virginia; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, ...

Virginia L. (Allison) Sager

Virginia L. (Allison) Sager, 95, of Duncansville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home. She was born on Feb. 12, 1931, in Duncansville, daughter of the late Orville E. and Iva B. (King) Allison. She married Richard L. Sager on May 4, 1956, and he passed away on July 2, 2014. She is ...