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Clyde O. Black II

Clyde O. Black II, 86, died in the care of his loving family on Tuesday after a severe stroke and complications related to Alzheimer’s. Clyde was born in Roaring Spring, son of Clyde Sr. and Gladys, where he enjoyed a small town childhood on Water Street and graduated from Roaring Spring ...

Mary Catherine Burke

On the wings of angels, Mary Catherine Burke, 85, Portage, passed into eternal life on April 16, 2026, at Maple Heights, Ebensburg. She was born at home in Coupon, the daughter of Leo and Naomi (Luther) Waksmonski. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward A. Burke; and her ...

Joseph Woods Davidson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Woods Davidson, 91, on Thursday at Peak Resources Nursing Home in Gastonia, N.C. He was born in Cambria County, son of the late Joseph W. and Martha (Thomas) Davidson. Surviving are his wife, Joan Davidson; sons: Joseph W. ...

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, ...