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Donald James ‘Jim’ Simpson Jr.

Donald James “Jim” Simpson Jr., 69, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. Surviving are his wife, Pamela; daughters: Alaina Hunt, Tyesa Simpson, Trisha Whitsel, Angela Long and Georgia Hiles; nine grandchildren; best friend, Bob Muldoon; and a brother, William. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Shirley Simpson; sister, Nancy Kelly; and in-laws, Ross and Winifred Lauder. Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. service Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Hillside Community Church, 508 Cambria St., Bellwood. Arrangements are by Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark.

James DeGennaro

James DeGennaro, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gustino and Margaret (Demodico) DeGennaro. Jim married Genevieve “Genny” Stewart on May 31, 1969, at St. Mark’s Catholic ...

Bonnie L. (Tate) Garman

Bonnie L. (Tate) Garman, 74, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Dale B. and Dorothy (Evans) Tate. She married Stephen R. Garman in 1976. Surviving are her husband of 49 years; a daughter, Christina Miller and husband, Matthew, in Virginia; and a sister, Connie Dell. She was preceded in death by a brother, Barry Tate. Bonnie graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1969 and enjoyed working as a secretary. She loved walking with her husband every day in Martinsburg. She also ...

Donna J. Hazlett

Donna J. Hazlett, 80, Antis Township, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood; and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Riggles Gap Bible Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

R. Blaine Locke

R. Blaine Locke, 88, of Fanning Springs, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the son of William and Margaret (Pope) Locke. Blaine was married for 66 years to his beloved wife, Barbara (England) Locke, who survives. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Darron (Melissa) Locke and Tammy (Kirk) Schilling; his grandchildren: Keri, Stephanie, Kyle, Conner, Alexis, Abby and Olivia; his great-grandchildren: Braylinne, Brystlee, Dominic, Dimitri, Gianna, Waylon, Walker and Rosie; two sisters, Connie (Jessie) ...

Sandra B. (Beasom) Powley

Sandra B. (Beasom) Powley, 82, formerly of Altoona, died Dec. 2, 2025, in Gulf Breeze, Fla., with her son and daughter by her side. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Jennie F. (Patton) Beasom. On Nov. 20, 1965, she married John R. Powley in Altoona. She is ...