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Matthew Christian Rhule

Matthew Christian Rhule passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 52. Born in Altoona, he was the beloved son of Mary Ellen DeHaas and Ralph E. Rhule. Matthew is survived by his parents; brother, Benjamin; nephews, Liam and Owen; his faithful border collie, Mac; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Philip and Ann Orr DeHaas; and his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Winifred Kincaid Rhule. A graduate of Altoona Area High School in 1992, Matthew went on to create a rich life of outdoor experiences, ...

Wade H. Keagy

Wade H. Keagy, 68, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of Billy R. and Mabel M. (Mapes) Keagy. Wade was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Alan. Surviving are his wife, Karla; his mother; sister-in-law, Pam; nephew, Travis; and great-niece, Allee. Wade was a 1976 graduate of Central High School. He enjoyed attending shotgun shoots, motorcycle racing at the dirt drags, jet ski riding on the river and dirt track racing. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. service Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral ...

Joan L. Urda

Joan L. Urda, 96, originally of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at the Palms at Sebring in Sebring, Fla. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Shultz) Yingling. She later married Richard Urda. Joan is survived by her loving husband, Richard; three children: a ...

Francis J. ‘Fritz’ Baker

Francis J. “Fritz” Baker, of Cibolo, Texas, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Fritz was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Marie (Leap) Baker. He was the oldest of 12 children, nine boys and three girls, raised in Hollidaysburg. As the ...

Shirley Arlene Furry

Shirley Arlene Furry, 90, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026. Born in Altoona, Shirley was the daughter of Paul T. and Mildred L. Schill. She has resided in Haines City, Fla., since 2002. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than 51 years, Dale ...

David W. Kurtz

David W. Kurtz, 84, of Bellwood, died Monday at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Hillside Community Church, Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the church. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.