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Robert W. ‘Bob’ McKinney

Robert W. “Bob” McKinney, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at his home after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Robert L. and Dorothy (Godsey) McKinney. On Nov. 2, 1968, he married the love of his life, Sally Ebersole, in Leamersville. Bob is ...

Nancy Marie Romagnoli

Nancy Marie Romagnoli, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Nancy was born in Altoona, the daughter of John Pasquale Nardella and Frances Rose (Grillo) Nardella. She graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1955 ...

Denny D. Ayers

Denny D. Ayers, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

The Rev. Sylvester Bendzella

The Rev. Sylvester Bendzella entered eternal rest Wednesday in Mountaintop. Born in Barnesboro, he was the youngest son of Joseph and Mary Bendzella. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Joseph, Andrew, Stephen, Ann and John. Sylvester graduated from St. Charles College in ...

Ryan M. Duffey

Ryan M. Duffey, 36, Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Evansville, Ind., the son of Kirk Duffey and Connie (Robert) Lantz. He is survived by his parents; stepfather, Robert; wife, Christina Marshall Duffey; aunts and uncles: Kevin Keefer, Denise Maselli and Lonna Chamblee; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Axe & Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona.

Robert W. McKinney

Robert W. McKinney, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at home. Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.