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Fredrick Hamilton Rainear

Fredrick Hamilton Rainear, 64, of Martinsburg, died Friday. Surviving are his life partner, Crist Clapper; triplet brothers, Floyd and Frank; a brother, Karl; and a sister, Ruth Kounelias, all in New Jersey; a niece, Lauren Drew; and nephew, Alex Kemble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Rainear Sr. and Ruth (Varner) Rainear-Agans. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran and continued his service as a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. service Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.

Marian Louise Robison

Marian Louise Robison, 97, Wooster, Ohio, passed away Friday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James Orville Wilt and Ethel M. (Fisher) Wilt. On Aug. 16, 1952, she married Frank Robison, who preceded her in death in 2003. Surviving are her children, Cathy and Lori; several grandchildren; and a sister, Beulah. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ellsworth; and a sister, Eleanor. Friends will be received from 9 until the 10 a.m. service today, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, 7067 Cleveland Road, Wooster, Ohio.

Kathleen S. Woomer

Kathleen S. Woomer, 91, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly on Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl and Rhoda (Dillen) Snyder. On May 18, 1963, in Tyrone, she married Elmer Richard Woomer Jr. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2013. Surviving are ...

Adrian A. Craver

Adrian A. Craver, 99, Florence, Ala., formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Surviving are his five children: Barbara Fleck (Terry), Susan Bell, Janice Kost, Karen Pentz (Mahlon) and Alan Craver (Brent); a sister, Regina “Jeanie” Watt; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline (Galiffa) Craver; his parents, Austin and Gertrude Craver; five brothers and sisters; a son-in-law, Tony Kost; and a great-grandson, Corey Pentz. Adrian was a ...

Joan Margaret Ochranek

Joan Margaret Ochranek, 97, Altoona, died Friday UPMC Altoona. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late Bruno and Lois (Miller) Franks. On June 28, 1947, she married John A. “Bun” Ochranek in Blandburg. Bun died Feb. 13, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a son and ...

Fredrick Hamilton Rainear

Fredrick Hamilton Rainear, 64, Martinsburg, passed away Friday evening, May 29, 2026, at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by the Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.