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Martin L. ‘Chip’ Brumbaugh

Martin L. “Chip” Brumbaugh, 67, Curryville, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Donald and Doris (Showalter) Brumbaugh. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Diane (Burket) Brumbaugh; a son, Nicholas Burket (Kaci); a daughter, Tara McQuillen ...

William F. Rupp

William Francis Rupp, 89, formerly of Altoona, went to be with his Savior Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, after an extended illness, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Regis Carl Watt

Regis Carl Watt, 79, Altoona, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.

Alda D. (Swain) Black

Alda D. (Swain) Black, 91, passed Tuesday at Winds of Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. She was born in Warfordsburg, to Lloyd H. and Margaret Rae Fisher Swain. She was a 1952 graduate of Southern Fulton High School. She was a secretary for many years at the coal and fuel distributorship, C&R ...

Dwight Earl Close

Dwight Earl Close, 81, of Smithmill, and a guest of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg, died Wednesday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late John and Roberta R. (Robeson) Close. He was also preceded in death by an infant sibling. Dwight is survived by numerous cousins. He served his country from 1966-71 in the U.S. Air Force. Dwight was a high school teacher for 10 years. There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Carolyn J. Deavor

Carolyn J. Deavor, 74, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.