Albert Walter Detterbeck Jr., lovingly known as “Buzzy,” was born in Altoona to Albert Walter Detterbeck Sr. and Margaret Delores Kinney. A devoted family man, Buzzy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; and his brother, Edward. He is survived by his brother, Patrick and wife, ...
Sharon Cooney Erb, 66, of Tyrone, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away July 13, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Cherry Hill, N.J., daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Cooney. On June 19, 1982, she was united in marriage to Paul Erb. They shared 44 ...
Carmela Marie “Carmel” Hicks, 85, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.
Dr. Robert A. Baker, 79, of Alexandria, passed away Monday. He is survived by daughters: Brenda Michel, Carrie Hicks and Laura Garrett; and nine grandchildren: Cameron, Megan, Morgan and Colton Michel; Jenna, Josh and Violet Hicks; and Lily and Gabriel Garrett. In 1976, Dr. Baker established his private dental practice in Altoona and enjoyed a long and distinguished career. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. service Friday, July 31, 2026, at John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with his grandson, Cameron Alan Michel, officiating.
Mona Gayle Black, 90, of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Queen, the oldest daughter of the late Lester C. and Alma E. (Briggle) Burket. Mona is survived by her daughter, Jill Lynette (Black) Knisely; two grandchildren, Garrett Wayne and ...
Nancy Mitchell, 81, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Betty Monborne of Barnesboro; and a brother, David Monborne of Northern Cambria. Nancy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Steve Mitchell; her ...
