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Richard K. McCune

Richard K. McCune, 82, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late James A. and Mary L. (Probst) McCune. He married Darlene R. McCune on May 6, 1967. Surviving are his beloved wife, Darlene; three children: daughter, Beth A. Johnson (Rabon); daughter, Jennifer K. DiAndreth (Pastor Mark); and son, Brian R. McCune (Shelley); three grandchildren: Zachary L. DiAndreth (fiancee, Becca), Carina D. Johnson and Dominic M. DiAndreth; and a sister, Susan L. McCune. Mr. McCune ...

Thomas James Shade

Thomas James Shade, 93, of Washington, Pa., formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Francis Shade and Anna Plank Shade. Tom was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and a graduate of Penn State, where he earned a bachelor’s ...

Dolores ‘Dolly’ Stiver

Dolores “Dolly” Stiver, 94, of Altoona, passed away Sept. 12, 2025. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Family and friends are invited to gather after the Mass for a Celebration of Life honoring both Dolly and Robert C. Stiver at Valley View Park, Pavilion No. 3. The gathering will be potluck-style.

Robert J. Crusciel Sr.

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.

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

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 ...