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Leslie W. ‘Les’ Hart

Leslie W. “Les” Hart, 86, of Duncansville, died Monday afternoon at Celebration Villa of Altoona. He was born in Great Neck, N.Y., a son of the late Leslie J. and Agnes E. “Betty” (Rude) Hart. He married Linda C. Knox on May 18, 1991, at Broad Avenue Presbyterian Church, ...

Gorman ‘Gorm’ Peters Jr.

Gorman “Gorm” Peters Jr., 86, of Gallitzin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Gorman Sr. and Bertha (Clark) Peters. Gorm was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois (Cox) Peters. They were ...

Calvin James Ates

Calvin James Ates, 27, Nanty Glo, died Monday. He was born in Johnstown, the son of James and Lori Ates. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Dorothy Stoy, Calvin Ates and Virginia Ates; an aunt, Louise Baker; and an uncle, Donald Ates. Surviving are his parents; siblings, Savannah and Jimmy; grandfather, James “Gus” Stoy; an aunt, Dessa Walbeck; and a large extended family. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas ...

Gary Creighton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Creighton, 87, of Altoona. Gary was the beloved husband of Jean Creighton, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on family, service, faith and community. He is survived by his loving wife, ...

Leslie W. ‘Les’ Hart

Leslie W. “Les” Hart, 86, of Duncansville, died Monday afternoon, May 18, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Altoona. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Robin Holliday-Detillo

Robin Holliday-Detillo, 64, of Beech Creek, formerly of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Thursday surrounded by her family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Robin was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Patricia (Colombo) and Vince Holliday. Robin is survived by her siblings: ...