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Roger L. Van Voorhees

Roger L. Van Voorhees, 85, of Flinton, passed away Saturday, Sept 26, 2026. He was born in Beloit, Wis., son of the late Kenneth and Ellen Van Voorhees. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; and his brother, David. Roger is survived by his children: Darrell and Ken Van Voorhees and Cathy, Rex and Roy Hartman; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters, Beverly South and Darlene Clark. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. sorgefuneralhome.com

Judith Ann (Grazier) Duey

Judith Ann (Grazier) Duey, 86, of Tyrone, died Sept. 16, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was a daughter of the late Bernard J. and Ethel (Brown) Grazier. Judith married William E. Duey on Dec. 31, 1960. She is survived by her husband; a sister, Mary Catherine ...

Barbara Ann Hoover

Barbara Ann Hoover and her sunny smile passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Born to Alfred and Elizabeth O’Donald, Barbara grew up surrounded by loving family in the family complex in Altoona. She always said that family is the most important thing. She grew up with a taste for dancing, ...

Carie L. Lightner

Carie L. Lightner, 56, of Imler, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Rebecca A. ‘Becky’ Mahute

Rebecca A. “Becky” Mahute, 80, Duncansville, died Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilfred and Dorothy Eger. She was predeceased by siblings, Rosie and Raymond “Bud.” Surviving are her husband, Ralph Jr.; daughter, Leann Keiper; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Sandra, Joan, Eileen and Stacy. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cresson. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Duncansville.

Michael Jude Sutch

Michael Jude Sutch, 67, of Shippensburg, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday at his home. Born in Altoona, he was the son of Julia Jean (Hitchings) and the late Thomas Leo Sutch. Michael had a bachelor’s degree and worked as a restaurant manager for most of his working career. ...