George E. Baker, 61, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Elden D. and Marian (Johnson) Baker. George married Susan M. Yeager on Jan. 28, 1989. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years; his two sons, Yuriy ...

Thomas R. Bookhamer, 93, Antis Township, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in ...

James K. Phelan, 55, of Claysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at home. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Valli Marie McKnight, 76, of Altoona, died Sunday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Hagan) McKnight. She is survived by children, Cameron Sickenberger, married to Kathryn, and Heather Jackson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charlie ...