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Evelyn (Nixdorf) Ferguson

Evelyn (Nixdorf) Ferguson, 86, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at Celebration Villa of Altoona. She was born in Beaver Falls, daughter of the late David and Sophie (Koziol) Nixdorf. She married Paul H. Ferguson, who preceded her in death in 2022 after sharing 27 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Barb Wilt; two sons, Ken Moudy and wife, Vicky, and Doug Moudy; and many grandchildren. Evelyn was a homemaker and enjoyed painting and sitting outside watching wildlife. At the request of Evelyn, there will be no public services. Private interment at Calvary ...

Sandra M. Smith

Sandra M. Smith, 86, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at home. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at First Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Frank T. Bracciale

Frank T. Bracciale, 82, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at home. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Friends will also be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Carolyn Jane Deavor

Carolyn Jane (Long) Deavor, 74, of Claysburg, passed away Sept. 10, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert and Adah (Hodgson) Long. Carolyn was the youngest of four children. She was a 1969 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High ...

Thomas C. Lannen Sr.

Thomas C. Lannen Sr., 85, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Thomas Ambrose and Betty Jean (Moses) Lannen. On Jan. 2, 1960, in Tyrone, he married Janice (Chronister) Lannen, who survives. Also surviving are three children: Jerilyn Lannen ...

William Francis Rupp

William Francis Rupp, 89, formerly of Altoona, went to be with his Savior on Sept. 10, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene W. Jr. and Janet (Runyen) Rupp. On Nov. 25, 1954, he married Jean F. Fedeli. She preceded ...