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Luther James ‘Mick’ Laird

Luther James “Mick” Laird, 88, of Tyrone, died Oct. 6, 2026, at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born in McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon County, the son of the late Isaac Edward and Ruth Anna (Houtz) Laird. On Aug. 10, 1963, he married Roselyn A. Markle. Surviving are a brother, ...

Robert P. Rea

Robert P. Rea, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday. He was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., son of the late John and Madeline (Weldon) Rea. He married Susan Petroff in 1970. Surviving are his wife of 56 years; two daughters, Kristy Wall in Florida and Elizabeth Hammond and husband, Scott, ...

Leo Joseph Wachter Jr.

Leo Joseph Wachter Jr., of Williamsburg, Va., entered into eternal life Friday at the age of 89. Leo was born in Altoona to Leo Joseph Wachter Sr. and Verneda A. (Sponseller) Wachter. He graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1955 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business ...

Dwight Earl Close

A Memorial Service for Dwight E. Close, who died Sept. 9, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Allemansville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Roger D. Grace

Roger D. Grace, 78, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the home. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Mirror. Arrangements by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg.

Luther James ‘Mick’ Laird

Luther James “Mick” Laird, 88, of Tyrone, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born in McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon County, the son of the late Isaac Edward and Ruth Anna (Houtz) Laird. On Aug. 10, 1963, he married Roselyn A. Markle. Surviving are a ...