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Ronald Lynn ‘Ron’ Hammond

Ronald Lynn “Ron” Hammond, 75, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest March 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family in Cape Coral, Fla. Ronald was born in Altoona, to the late Mary E. (Rinick) and Edwin J. Hammond. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his ...

Doris E. Hileman

Doris E. Hileman, 82, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Roy C. and Helen (Carbaugh) Hileman. She married Robert C. Hileman in June 1960. Surviving are her husband, Robert; daughters: Pam ...

Lt. Col. George Morrison Lightner Jr.

Lt. Col. George Morrison Lightner Jr., 87, of Hollidaysburg, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday surrounded by his family at his home in Hollidaysburg. George was born in Huntingdon, to the late Helen C. Sassaman and George M. Lightner Sr. In addition to his parents, George was preceded ...

Hazel Patricia Lloyd

Hazel Patricia Lloyd, 68, of Coalport, died Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was born in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Charles and M. Hazel (Borsht) Goodrow. Surviving are her husband, Ken; children: Mille P. Gustafson, Lisa M. Wilsoncroft, Brandy A. Miller and Naomi J. Lloyd; granddaughters: Keneisha, Madison, Charlie and Vanessa; grandsons: Tyson, Darius, Xavier and Gage; four sisters; and a brother. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; and a son-in-law, Harold Gustafson III. A memorial gathering will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at McQuown ...

Robert Stanley O’Shell

Robert Stanley O’Shell, 75, Bellwood, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Hillside Community Church, Bellwood. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at the church. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Judith C. Pursley

Judith C. Pursley, 81, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Mill Hall, daughter of the late Herbert and Zelphia (Walker) Confer. She married Ray Pursley II, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2019. Surviving are two sons, David J. (Jen) and Michael R.; and two grandchildren, Ethan Jin and Mia Soo. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the funeral home.