Norma J. Weidlich, 84, The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Clyde and Anna (Kifer) Helsel. She was married three times: first to Stanley R. Shaffer, who ...

Donald “Don” Castagnola, 71, Altoona, passed away Oct. 21, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph J. and Susan M. (Bosso) Castagnola. On June 25, 1983, he married Karen Kaye at St. Mary’s Church in Altoona. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; a ...

Richard C. Eckenrode, 74, of rural Gallitzin, passed away Oct. 24, 2025, at home. Born May 31, 1951, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Harold Eckenrode and Edna (Trexler) Eckenrode. He is survived by brothers: Edward J. (Betty) Eckenrode, Bill (Cathy) Eckenrode and Floyd Eckenrode; ...

Alan M. Lightner, 29, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday Oct. 25, 2025. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.