Robert J. Crusciel Sr., 84, Gallitzin, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Anthony Sr. and Helen (Seman) Crusciel. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; son, Joseph; daughter-in-law, Sheila (Hines) Crusciel; brothers, Stanley and ...
Mason F. McCreary Jr., 87, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Leroy Thomas “Lee” Schultz, 85, of Altoona, passed away Monday at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edward D. and Edith L. (Powell) Schultz. Lee spent much of his adult life in Fort Bragg, Calif., where he lived from 1964 to 1998 before ...
Jeffery S. Shearer, 64, of Altoona, passed away April 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald Sr. and Nancy (Hartz) Shearer. On Sept. 2, 1994, Jeffrey married Theresa Ann Shea in Altoona. She preceded him in death on Aug 8, 2021. Surviving are a stepson, Kurtis (Autumn) Garland; and stepdaughter, Rachael (Jason) Randall; a sister, Lisa Shearer; and two brothers, Donald W. Shearer and Shawn Shearer. Jeff worked at Walmart. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona.
Maynard L. Smith, 80, Altoona, died Saturday, April 25, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Community Baptist Church, Altoona. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working-class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It” and had hits with “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” and “The Ride” among others, has died. He was 86. Coe’s wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Wednesday. She described him as one of the best singers and songwriters of our time. “My husband, my friend, my confidant and my life for many years. I’ll never forget him and I don’t want anyone else to ever forget him either,” she wrote to the publication. A statement from a Coe ...
