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Richard J. ‘Dick’ Hollingshead

Richard J. “Dick” Hollingshead, 82, Altoona, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Monsignor Stanley Carson, celebrant. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.

Theodore L. ‘Ted’ McKillip Sr.

Theodore L. “Ted” McKillip Sr., 89, Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday surrounded by his family at his residence in Altoona. He was born Altoona, son of the late Mildred F. (Piper) and William W. McKillip. Surviving are his loving wife, Janice M. (Fanale), whom he married ...

Bernhard A. Stotler

Bernhard A. Stotler, 63, Altoona, died Friday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Glenn Z. and Hilda (Houschka) Stotler. Surviving are his three children: Michael (fiancee, Betty) and Melodie and Megan Stotler; six grandchildren: Isabella and Brooklyn Stotler, ...

Della ‘Sis’ Whysong

Della “Sis” Whysong, 96, Imler, passed away on Saturday at her residence. She was born in Queen, daughter of the late Melvin and Jeannette (Burket) Claar. On May 15, 1954, she married Robert W. Whysong. He passed away Jan. 4, 2021. She was a second mom to many and is survived by many ...

Amanda M. Ahles

Amanda M. Ahles, 37, Cresson Township, passed away Wednesday at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Gary F. and Karen L. (Dobbie) Ahles. In addition to her parents, Amanda is also survived by her sisters, Carrie (Brian) Conrad and Nicole Panick ...

Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Bossler Sr.

Charles E. “Chuck” Bossler Sr., 87, Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at Presbyterian Village with family by his side. Born in Altoona, he was a devoted son of the late Mary M. (Wertz) Bossler. He was the widower of Darlene G. (Dinsel) Bossler, who passed away in 1976. Chuck is ...