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Louise B. (Bohn) Douglas

Louise B. (Bohn) Douglas, 93, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at Presbyterian Village. She was born in Bellefonte, daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Ralston) Bohn. She married Gordan A. Douglas in 1951. He preceded her in death in 2012 after sharing 61 years of marriage. Surviving is her daughter, Cherie L. Bartos and husband, Michael; a son, Steven W. and wife, Alicia; three grandchildren: Breanna, Savanna and Christopher; and three great-grandchildren: Elsa, Mara and James. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg. sorgefuneralhome.com

Bruce Alan Lingenfelter

Bruce Alan Lingenfelter, 88, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in State College. Born in Altoona, Bruce’s life was marked by his generous spirit, selfless nature, chronic extroversion and an unparalleled sense of humor. Bruce was a beloved husband to Judith Lingenfelter, with whom he ...

Sandra Lee ‘Sandy’ Martin

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Martin, 82, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, and grew up in Juniata. Sandy’s first job was at Bell Telephone, where she worked for a decade. She also worked for many years as an aide in the pre-school at Trinity Tower United Methodist ...

Richard I. McIntyre

Richard I. McIntyre, 77, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Irvin Ralph and Margaret Ethel (Fleagel) McIntyre. On May 1, 1970, at St. Anne Church in Claysburg, he married Patrina M. Weyandt, who preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 2013. He then ...

Billi Jo Plowman-Edwards

Billi Jo Plowman-Edwards, 51, of Altoona, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. Friends and family are invited to gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, to share memories of Billi Jo. A memorial service will begin at 8 p.m. following the time of sharing. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Betty I. (Smith) Gorsuch

In loving memory of Betty I. (Smith) Gorsuch, born in Gallitzin to Paul A. and Mary E. (Yingling) Smith. She was the eldest of three daughters. She was a lifelong resident of Duncansville, but spent her last years at Garvey Manor per her request. She never wanted to be a burden to anyone, ...