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Dwight Earl Close

Dwight Earl Close, 81, of Smithmill, and a guest of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg, died Wednesday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late John and Roberta R. (Robeson) Close. He was also preceded in death by an infant sibling. Dwight is survived by numerous cousins. He served his country from 1966-71 in the U.S. Air Force. Dwight was a high school teacher for 10 years. There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Carolyn J. Deavor

Carolyn J. Deavor, 74, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Dianne M. (Harkless) Geist

Dianne M. (Harkless) Geist, 78, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Irvin and Marilynn (Sharer) Harkless. On May 21, 1983, Dianne married Charles P. Geist. Dianne was a 1966 ...

Anita (Reiff) Martin

Anita (Reiff) Martin, 40, of New Enterprise, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in New Enterprise, daughter of Norman Sr. and Anna (Shirk) Reiff. On Aug. 30, 2007, she was united in marriage to Kevin Martin. Anita was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and an infant brother. Surviving are her husband, Kevin; children: Cody, Kylee, Kelsie and Christian; parents, Norman Sr. and Anna Reiff; siblings: Louella (Sidney), Marlene (Lawrence), Esther Mae (Wayne), Mervin (Louise), Norman Jr. (Joanna) and Marietta (Eugene); and in-laws, Glenn and Elsie ...

Barbara Jo (Robinette) Moorhead

Barbara Jo (Robinette) Moorhead, 86, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at her home. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Richard H. ‘Poppy’ Scanlan

Richard H. “Poppy” Scanlan, 90, Ebensburg, died Wednesday. He was born in Ebensburg, and preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Emma (Steilan) Scanlan; and siblings: Betty, Rita, Bernard, Russell and Edward. Surviving are his wife, Judy; children: Greg, Jeff and Brian; stepchildren: Christi Romanko, Tammy Care and William Tremba; numerous grandchildren; and a brother, Dr. Raymond Scanlan. A gathering will be held from 1 until the 2 p.m. celebration of life Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Nanty Glo. Arrangements are by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.