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Gerald E. ‘Gerry’ McDaniels Jr.

Gerald E. “Gerry” McDaniels Jr., 71, Ashville, passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Gerald E. Sr. and Cecelia (Crossman) McDaniels. Gerry is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Geane (Bradley) McDaniels. Also surviving are his children: Timothy Sr. (Becky), Samantha (William) and Emily; grandchildren: Melanie, Sebastian, Timothy Jr. and Zoey; and siblings: Sherril Sheehan (Martin), Maureen Leighty (Ron) and Brian McDaniels (Debbie). Gerry worked as a master electrician for many years at Mid-State ...

Steven Earl Myers

Steven Earl Myers, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Raymond Dick and Helen Romaine (McKinney) Myers. He was preceded in death by siblings, Raymond and Gregory Myers. Surviving are his wife, Anna May Harvey-Myers; brothers, Dwight and Barry (Lisa) Myers; sister-in-law, Cheryl Myers; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Martinsburg, with Pastor Bonnie Skelley officiating. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral ...

Linda Marie (Summers) Ayers

Linda Marie (Summers) Ayers, 74, of Roaring Spring, until recently living in Martinsburg, passed away Nov. 22, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Roaring Spring, to the late Melvin and Kathryn (Grabill) Summers, and raised on the family farm in rural Martinsburg. She married Denny ...

Steven B. Fickes

Steven B. Fickes, 80, of King, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at home. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Louella Jane Grazier

Louella Jane Grazier, 87, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. Family and friends will also be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Shirley J. (Stonerook) Guyer

Shirley J. (Stonerook) Guyer, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday. She was born in Woodbury, daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Kephart) Stonerook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay; and a daughter, Julie Torrance. Surviving are her son, Jay Guyer; son-in-law, Rick Torrance; grandchildren: Heather Wensley, Dylan Lamborn and Jenna Aiken; great-grandchildren, Brooks and Lucas Wensley; and a nephew, Wayne Guyer. Private interment will be held at Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.