Hilda “Rosie” Balestino, 101, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday surrounded by her family in Pittsburgh. Hilda was born in Altoona, to the late Rosina (Musto) and Michael Sinisi. In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Angelo Balestino, ...
James S. Frederick, 78, of Roaring Spring, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Dennis Michael “Mike” Hoover, 80, of Sinking Valley, died Wednesday. He was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret (Hustak) Hoover. On April 3, 1971, he married Carol M. Hileman, who survives. Also surviving are sons: Scott (Sharon) Hoover, Eric (Kristen) Hoover and Shawn Hoover; a daughter, Heather (Scott) Weaver; grandchildren: Blaine Hoover, Brody Hoover, Sarah (Caleb) Orr and Seth Hoover; a great-granddaughter, Adalyn Orr; and brothers, Charles and Brian (Barbara) Hoover. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Tyrone High School and a lifelong farmer, beginning with poultry ...
Joseph Thomas “Joe” Metzgar, 82, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph Thomas Sr. and Willette (Eckenrode) Metzgar. Joe married Camille C. Kulikowski on June 23, 1973. She preceded him in death on Nov. 12, 2024. He is ...
William D. Mock, 92, of Osterburg, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Tuesday at home. He was born in Everett, son of the late James A. and Fern E. (Redinger) Mock. He married Shirley A. Berkey on May 25, 1953, in Cumberland, Md. She preceded him in death on Aug. 18, 2025. Surviving are a ...
Kathryn Elaine (Long) Stoltz, 93, of Duncansville, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday. She was born in Blue Knob, the daughter of Jere Elwood Long and Naomi (Stombaugh) Long. She married Charles Samuel Stoltz on Aug. 11, 1952. He preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 2005. Surviving are sons: Samuel Charles and his wife, Cheryl, of Bradenton Fla.; Randy Keith and his wife, Shirley, of Martinsburg; Gregory Dale of Penhook, Va.; daughter, Cheryl Ann Dykstra of Duncansville; grandchildren: Vincent Knapp, Somer Robertson, Samantha Biggs (Will), Ryan Stoltz (Alyssa), Jay Stoltz (Beth), ...
