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Wilbur D. McConnell Sr.

Wilbur D. McConnell Sr., 58, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday. He was born in Altoona, a son of Thelma G. (Miller) and the late Charles R. McConnell Sr. Surviving are a son, Wilbur Jr. (Molly) of Altoona; a granddaughter, Ruby Sue; his mother, of Altoona; eight ...

Taylan Elizabeth McGlynn

Taylan Elizabeth McGlynn, 19, of Tyrone, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Matthew and Erin (Glace) McGlynn, who survive. Also surviving is a brother, Levi McGlynn; grandfathers, Jeff Glace Sr. and Dave McGlynn; great-grandmothers, Peg Supina and Jean Glace; a ...

Carey R. (Smith) Baker

Carey R. (Smith) Baker, 61, of Altoona, entered eternal rest on May 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Carey was born in Roaring Spring, to the late Benny L. Smith and the surviving Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Gesser) Smith. In addition to her father, Carey was preceded in death ...

James F. ‘Jim’ Glunt Jr.

James F. “Jim” Glunt Jr., 80, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Cresson, the eldest child of James F. Sr. and Dorothy L. (Sweeney) Glunt. Jim married Jill (Pike) Glunt on April 20, 1974. Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Robert. Surviving are ...

David C. and Janet L. (Gibbons) Hileman

David C. Hileman, 81, of Sinking Valley, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Homewood Living at Martinsburg. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., 115 W. 10th St., Tyrone. A celebration of life for David C. and Janet L. Hileman, who passed May 13, 2026, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 548 Stevens Hill Road, Tyrone. In lieu of flowers or monetary memorials, the family suggests you consider an act of kindness and/or generosity. Complete obituaries for David ...

Barbara Ickes

Barbara Ickes, 81, of Claysburg, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at Homewood Living Martinsburg. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.