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Frank Pallott Jr.

Frank Pallott Jr., 81, of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. He was born in New Castle, Pa., son of the late Frank Pallott Sr. and Thelma Miller Pallott Lester. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was affectionately known as the “Candyman” by family and friends. Frank will be deeply missed by his brother, Jack; sister, Peggy Blair; and sister, Cindy LaRocque; three nephews; two nieces; and six great-nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...

Philip R. Reigh

Philip R. Reigh, 77, of Bellwood, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Mark L. ‘Bear’ Rickard

Mark L. “Bear” Rickard, 71, of Enola, died Sunday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gordon D. and Dorothy L. (Campbell) Rickard. Surviving are his siblings, Patricia A. (Gregory Sr.) Delozier and Susan J. Sipe, both of Roaring Spring, and Kimberly R. (Thomas) ...

Kenneth H. Bush Jr.

Kenneth H. Bush Jr., 83, of Martinsburg, died Sunday. He was born in Mt. Joy, Pa., son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Phoebe (Smyers) Bush. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; and siblings: Robert, Wayne Sr. and Charlotte. Surviving are children: April Reitnauer, Bobbi Wood, Sheena Evans and Kenneth Bush III; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, William; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Navy. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Stone Funeral Home, Woodbury.

Chief Master Sgt. Jack R. Cooper, USAF, Ret.

Chief Master Sgt. Jack R. Cooper, USAF, Ret., 95, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. Surviving are two children, Terri Boland and Mike Cooper; and three grandchildren: Steven, Stephanie and Joshua. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Irene Decker

Irene Decker, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl A. and Mae J. (Morgan) Farber. On Feb. 29, 1981, she married John Decker. He preceded her in death in May 2001. She is survived by a daughter, Nichole Decker of Altoona; ...