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Jean L. Stonerook

Jean L. Stonerook, 95, of Martinsburg, passed into life eternal on Wednesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Adam and Helen (Weidensaul) Meiklejohn. On Aug. 27, 1955, she married John E. Stonerook at First Presbyterian Church in Altoona. John passed away Sept. 30, 2016, after 61 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Sell (Jeffrey) of Duncansville; a son, Dwight Stonerook (Hope) of Leesburg, Va.; and four grandchildren: Michael and Bryant Sell and Adam and Lydia Stonerook. Her sister, Helen Sperry in Ohio, ...

David Francis ‘Dave’ Wharton

David Francis “Dave” Wharton, 78, Dysart, passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Dysart, son of the late Herman and Mary (Zerbee) Wharton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Ann (Kozub) Wharton; children: Craig (Jennifer) Wharton and their daughter, Kiah; Stephanie ...

Richard T. Curry

Richard T. Curry, 76, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Hoelzle) Curry. He first married Anna Marie Maher in 1971, who preceded him in death in 1995. He then married Judy Pounds in 2000. Surviving are his ...

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Feathers Jr.

Ronald “Ronnie” Feathers Jr., 64, of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home. Friends will be received from 2 until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.

Walter Frank Vongehr

Walter Frank Vongehr passed from this earth on Saturday at the age of 81. He was born in Altoona, the only child of Walter F. and A. Ruth (Horton) Vongehr. He was preceded in death by his parents; a wife, Linda L. Flynn Vongehr; and a very special friend, Dorene C. Holland Sturm. He is ...

Elmer H. Bathurst

Elmer H. Bathurst, 88, Altoona, died Friday, July 10, 2026. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.