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Robert H. ‘Bob’ Tower

Robert H. “Bob” Tower, 71, of Tyrone, passed away May 8, 2026, at home. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of Russell L. Tower and Vivian L. (Lewis) Tower. Bob is survived and missed by his loving wife of 44 years, Rachelle C. (Beery) Tower; a daughter, Renee C. Tower-Anderson (Robert) in New Jersey; two sisters, Beverly L. (Tower) Moskol of Altoona and Carol A. Tower of Sandy Ridge; three grandchildren: Vivian Tower, Caleb Tower and Colton Anderson; four nephews; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jane (Tower) Drass. Bob retired in January 2008 from the ...

Sheldon G. Wagner

Sheldon G. Wagner, 76, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, after a lengthy illness. Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Harry E. Miller Funeral Home, 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.

Rhonda L. Anuszkiewicz

Rhonda L. Anuszkiewicz, 77, Duncansville, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Shamokin, daughter of the late John J. and Peal M. (Albright) Klock. She married Paul V. Anuszkiewicz, who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2008. Rhonda is survived by a cousin, Deb Ratliff in New ...

David E. Ehredt Jr.

David E. Ehredt Jr., 75, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Betty (Hoover) and David E. Ehredt Sr. Surviving are his wife, Annette (Pellegrino) Ehredt of Leesburg, Fla.; daughter, Lisa Petit of Land O’ Lakes, Fla.; son, David P. ...

Wanda J. Hawk

Wanda J. Hawk, 80, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ealor and Dorothy Merritts. On Dec. 17, 1965, she married Stanley L. Hawk, who preceded her in death. Wanda is survived by a daughter, Kelly Hawk of Altoona; a son, Stanley L. ...

Gerald F. Hogue

Gerald F. Hogue, 62, of Ebensburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Janet R. (McGough) and Edward G. Hogue. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, Janet Hogue; his daughter, Stephanie (Andrew) Decker; his grandchildren, Logan and Grace Decker; his companion, Shannon Hazlett; siblings: Ronald Hogue, Barbara (Dave) Hauge, Diane (Fred) Harley and Sharon Hollingshead; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. service Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services ...