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., 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.
