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Michelle M. (Trimarco) Barros

Michelle M. (Trimarco) Barros, of Greer, S.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, at age 57, after facing cancer with strength and grace for several years. Surviving are her loving husband of 33 years, Henrique Barros; her two sons, Alexander Barros of Atlanta, Ga., and Philip Barros of ...

Samuel ‘Sam’ Eicher

Samuel “Sam” Eicher, 81, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.

Inez L. ‘Sis Langham’ Elder

Inez L. “Sis Langham” Elder, 92, of Buffalo Mills, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at her home in Buffalo Mills, surrounded by her loving family. Inez was born in Moss Creek, daughter of the late James E. and Martha C. (Woodring) Burkhart. On June 10, 1978, she married her husband, ...

Ja-Quin Donshay ‘Buckz’ Forbes

Ja-Quin Donshay “Buckz” Forbes, 34, Altoona, died Tuesday. He was born in Queens, N.Y., to Suzanne Miller and John Forbes Jr. Surviving are his parents; children: Jy’Cere and his mother, “Megan” Hartman; Jah’mari, Ja’mias, Journee and Ja’aliyah and their mother, Angelica Ruscio; siblings: Latoya, Tonya, John III, Janei, Jonisha, Tiffany, Jahiem, Jaliek and Jayon; and grandmother, Elmeria Forbes. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 until the 5 p.m. service Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona. Arrangements by ...

David H. ‘Pooch’ Johnson

David H. “Pooch” Johnson, 86, Altoona, died Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Jr. and Elsie (Carland) Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons, Jon Over Sr. and Richard Vance Sr.; a daughter, Michele Johnson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings: Richard “Dick” (Eunice) “Red” Johnson, Ralph (Joyce) Johnson, Toni Lang and Debbie Coyler. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Axe & Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona. Arrangements are by Leslie E. Axe ...

Shirley A. ‘Hite’ Longenecker

Shirley A. “Hite” Longenecker, 80, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Harrisburg. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Herbert E. Sr. and Rose (Fochler) Snyder. On April 30, 1977, in Williamsburg, she married Bob Longenecker, who survives. Also surviving are ...