Virginia M. (Ott) Smithmyer, 95, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Heiss) Ott. She married Charles J. Smithmyer on June 10, 1950, in Newry. He preceded her in death in 2001 after sharing 51 years of marriage. Surviving are ...
Roxie Anna (Harris) Thomas, 102, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at the Graystone Grand Palazzo. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
It is with very heavy hearts, that we announce the peaceful passing of Diane Louise (Shuss) Webster, age 79, on Sunday. A beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Diane will always be remembered for her exceptional, passionate and unwavering love for her most prized possession, her ...
Lewis B. Brubaker, 78, of Roaring Spring, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at his residence. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Joseph F. Geissinger, 76, of Duncansville, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of Joseph and Anna (Schackner) Geissinger. Joseph married Sylvia Barbu on June 3, 1972, and together they raised two children, Leah and Joe. He was a 1967 graduate of Altoona Area High School and ...
Barbara A. Hornung, of Altoona, passed away peacefully after a long illness at the age of 95 at the Winds of Mattern Orchard, where she had been a resident for nine years. She was born May 15, 1930, to Rita C. (Smithe) and Charles William Sengstaken and grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y. She ...
