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Gary Creighton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Creighton, 87, of Altoona. Gary was the beloved husband of Jean Creighton, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on family, service, faith and community. He is survived by his loving wife, ...

Leslie W. ‘Les’ Hart

Leslie W. “Les” Hart, 86, of Duncansville, died Monday afternoon, May 18, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Altoona. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Robin Holliday-Detillo

Robin Holliday-Detillo, 64, of Beech Creek, formerly of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Thursday surrounded by her family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Robin was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Patricia (Colombo) and Vince Holliday. Robin is survived by her siblings: ...

Rodney Allen Snyder

Rodney Allen Snyder, 59, Altoona, passed away Friday morning after complications with liver cancer, which he battled for several years. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Nancy L. Jackson. Rodney resided in Altoona with his girlfriend, Tina Osborn. He is survived by a daughter, ...

Catherine F. ‘Chee Chee’ Willmerdinger

Catherine F. “Chee Chee” Willmerdinger, 86, of Rochester, N.Y., formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Anna “Honey” (Letscher) Stehle. Catherine married Joseph L. Willmerdinger. She is ...

Melanie Jean (Wilson) Bittner

Melanie Jean (Wilson) Bittner, 63, of Frederick, Md., formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the beloved daughter of George Wilson and the late Sandra Detwiler. She is survived by her father, George Wilson; ...