Melanie Jean (Wilson) Bittner, 63, of Frederick, Md., formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the beloved daughter of George Wilson and the late Sandra Detwiler. She is survived by her father, George Wilson; ...
Charles R. “Charlie” Burk, 86, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Shirley Ann Burley, 80, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by all of her loving family who held her close until the very end. Born in Hanover, Shirley was the daughter of the late Earl Strohm and Virginia (Thomas) Strohm. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and ...
Gary Creighton, 87, Altoona, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon, with Pastor Denise Haskins officiating. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Beth A. Fockler, 63, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Johnstown, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Bennett) Maurer. Beth married Scott R. Fockler on Oct. 8, 1983. She is survived by her loving husband; her ...
Gloria M. “Peachy” Gaines, 86, formerly of Tipton, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter in Bellwood. She was born in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late James and Margaret I. (Hammond) Brantner. On Aug. 12, 1959, she married Chester Robert Gaines at St. Matthew Catholic ...
