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Debra Ann Metzler

Debra Ann Metzler, 67, Tyrone, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard W. and Dorothy Hamp. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; her grandmother, Mary DeArmitt; and her brother, Allen Hamp. Surviving are her siblings, Richard C. and Linda A. Hamp; nine nieces and nephews; special friends: Jim and Janet Grannas and Robin Benshoff; and her pets: Benny, Fluffy, LuLu and Pookie. To honor Debra’s wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.

Wendy Ann (Ingram) O’Rorke

Wendy Ann (Ingram) O’Rorke, 60, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. She was a daughter of the late Richard C. and Shirley A. (Price) Ingram. She was a 1983 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Surviving are her loving husband of 28 years, Kevin J. O’Rorke; and ...

Julia M. ‘Julie’ Risbon

Julia M. “Julie” Risbon, 85, Altoona, passed away late Tuesday evening at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Sheldon and Dorothy Cora (Sonday) Stewart. She is survived by a son, Jeffery Risbon, of Altoona; Shelda Campbell of Altoona; seven ...

Larry P. Ferguson

Larry P. Ferguson, 53, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday. He was born in Bedford, son of Larry and Laverne (Boyle) Ferguson. On April 17, 2004, he married Amanda Harr in Claysburg. Surviving are his parents; his wife; children: Skyler, Layla, Clayton and Peyton; sisters, Trena Ferguson and ...

Marjorie Forsht

Marjorie Forsht, 93, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Maurice and Marie (Hafer) Smith. She married Cloyd F. Forsht on May 5, 1951, at Juniata United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Klausing and her husband, Bruce, in Williamsburg, Va., and Amy Forsht of Dyke, Va.; a former son-in-law, Kevin Forr; two grandchildren, Evan Forr and Taylor Reid (Hunter); and two great-grandchildren, August and Owen. She was preceded in death by six siblings: ...

Anne L. Gressler

Anne L. Gressler, 66, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at her residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.