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Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller, 82, of Loretto, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Hastings, daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth Burkey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; and siblings: Leo Burkey, Elverta Burkey and Cecilia Botti. Surviving are children: Denise Stewart, Michele Skjefte and Jason Miller; grandchildren: Joshua, Walker, Dakotah, Malia and Blake; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Pat Burkey and Tina McQuillen. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. memorial service Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., Gallitzin.

The Rev. Jay A. Saxe

The Rev. Jay A. Saxe, 90, of Port Matilda, formerly of Everett, passed away Monday at Wynwood House, State College. He was born in Sweet Valley, Pa., son of the late Rev. Oscar Saxe and Jessie (Harvey) Saxe. His wife, Nancy, preceded him in death. He is survived by children, Steven Saxe and Laurie Richards; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five sisters. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Everett United Methodist Church, 221 E. Main St., Everett. Arrangements are by Akers Funeral Home Inc., Everett.

Richard E. Auerbeck II

Richard E. Auerbeck II, 64, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Cherry Point, N.C., son of the late Richard E. and Cecelia Auerbeck. A proud U.S. Marine (1980-84), Richard later worked 31 years as a cook at the Hiram G. Andrews Center, retiring in 2019. He married Beverly ...

Barry Crawford

Barry Crawford, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. He was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather and loyal friend. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Harold and Carol (Baker) Crawford. Barry is survived by his wife, Teresa (England), whom he married on Nov. ...

Kay F. Daugherty

Kay F. Daugherty, 87, Altoona, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roy and Bernadine (Stevens) Aurandt. She later married Richard Daugherty, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Kay Daugherty and Helen (Robert) Cole; four grandchildren: David Daugherty, Timothy and Richard Farber and Montana Cole; a great-grandson, Grayson, and another on the way; a sister, Ethel Aurandt; and a brother, Eugene Aurandt. Friends will be received from 9 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 ...

LeRoy H. Garman

LeRoy H. Garman, 65, of Martinsburg, died unexpectedly on Monday. He was born in Caernarvon Township, East Earl, Pa., a son of the late Noah S. and Emma (Hoover) Garman. He was married on Nov. 18, 1982, to Janet (Martin) Garman, who survives; along with three sons: Nathan Ray Garman and wife, Annie (Brubaker) of Martinsburg, Joshua Ryan Garman and wife, Julia (Brubaker) of Martinsburg and Barry Lee Garman and wife, Kaitlyn (Zimmerman) of Clyde, N.Y.; nine grandchildren: Alissa, Geoffrey, Douglas, Angela, Tommy, Rebekah, Sophia, Mariah and Nora; siblings: Allen Garman and wife, Miriam H. ...