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Albert H. Yohn

Albert H. Yohn, 56, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on May 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of John H. and Dolores J. (Winebrenner) Yohn. Surviving are his parents, of Altoona; siblings: Marion Winebrenner, John Yohn Jr. (Susan), Kathy Brantner (Ken) and Candy Yohn ...

Cynthia L. Bills

Cynthia L. Bills, 78, Saint Benedict, passed away Tuesday. She was born in California, daughter of the late Richard and Eileen (Owens) Bills. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Randy and Terry Bills; sister-in-law, Millie; and nephew, Stephen. Surviving are siblings: Rick, Greg, Ryan and Chris Bills and Marilisa Painter. Cindy gave generously of her time and talents throughout the community. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at St. Benedict ...

David Harvey Bowman Sr.

David Harvey Bowman Sr., 89, of Keswick, Va., formerly of Hollidaysburg, died peacefully on Monday at Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville, Va. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Thelma May Stauffer Bowman and William Bishop Bowman Sr. He was also preceded in death by his ...

David K. Powers

David K. Powers, 68, of Huntingdon, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Rudy J. Yerty

Rudy J. Yerty, 81, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Joseph C. and Julia F. (Teeters) Yerty. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and three sisters. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Interment will take place at Carson Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

Helen L. Beckwith

Helen L. Beckwith, 94, of Tyrone, died Sunday at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Rodgers) Kerchner. She was married Nov. 29, 1952, to Gilbert P. Beckwith, who preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1992. Helen is survived by a son, Gilbert Paul Beckwith and wife, Vicki, of Tyrone; granddaughters: Kimberly Brenneman (Chad) of Berlin, Md., Wendy Christofer (Donny) in State College, Sarah and Emily Christofer of Tyrone and Shannon Beckwith of State College. She was a graduate of Tyrone High School in 1950 and had worked at ...