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Shirley Jean Hartman

Shirley Jean Hartman, 84, of Claysburg, passed Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Ira and Goldie (Walter) Claar. She married George W. Hartman on April 21, 1962, in Winchester, Va. He passed away on Oct. 4, 2019. Surviving are her five sons: Jeffrey, Michael (Sherry), Dale (Brenda), Mark and Craig (Clarissa); five grandchildren: Carrie, Justin, Megan, Brielle and Colby; two great-grand­children, Aubrey and Austin; and a brother, Larry Claar. She was preceded in death by sisters: Mildred Bowers, Ivy Burket, Thelma Yingling, Eileen Grabill and an ...

Richard Joseph Pulcino

Richard Joseph Pulcino, 76, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Amerigo and Ellenor (Villano) Pulcino. He married Camille JoAnn (Ruscito) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 20, 1974. Richard is survived by his ...

Hilda ‘Rosie’ Balestino

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

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

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

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 ...