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Truth about a balanced, strong budget

What is so hard about a balanced budget? The math is supposed to be simple. Know how much money is coming in. Don’t spend more than that. But let’s be honest. That can be a challenge for a family of four. It doesn’t get easier when you are talking about a government responsible for thousands — or millions — of people. In reality, it is never that clean. We see it everywhere, every year. The federal government is constantly coming to blows over budgets and fiscal cliffs. Just ask Transportation Security Administration employees who just missed another paycheck Friday. ...

Patricia Louise ‘Pat’ Oakes Allen

Patricia Louise “Pat” Oakes Allen, 93, died Wednesday. She was born on her grandparents’ farm in Jack’s Corner, Pa. Pat was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She had seven children: Laurel and Lisa Whitaker, Tricia Allen, Jennifer Ballin (deceased), Shawn Whitaker (deceased) and Shane and Tracey Allen; and several grandchildren. We will miss our Mom, our Granpatty: a smart, courageous, determined and funny woman who could be a “bit curmudgeonly” but was the rock on which we could stand. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.

William G. Ambrose

William G. Ambrose, 84, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Lynn E. and Mary J. Houck Ambrose. Bill served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a 50-plus-year Past Master of Logan Lodge 490, Altoona. Bill was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Greensburg. His greatest joy in life was his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James W. Ambrose; and two brothers, Lynn K. and James H. Ambrose. Bill is survived by his wife, Janet R. Wilson Ambrose; a daughter, Jennifer (Charles) ...

Douglas R. Brown

Douglas R. Brown, 63, of Sproul, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.

Winifred ‘Winnie’ DeGennaro

Winifred “Winnie” DeGennaro, 89, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, surrounded by her family, at the Danville Geisinger Medical Center. Winifred was born in Gallitzin to the late Louise (Krupko) and Clair Conrad. In addition to her parents, Winnie was preceded in death by ...

Shaun Ryan McIntyre

Shaun Ryan McIntyre 47, of Altoona passed away Wednesday morning. He was born in Altoona, the son of Donald M. and Shirley A. (Cheslock) McIntyre. He married Kristy M. Forlina on Oct. 3, 2015, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Kristy; his mother, Shirley; his fur baby dog, Athena; two brothers, Mark (Mark) and Michael (girlfriend, Robin). Shaun had numerous nieces and nephews that he adored, as well as his in-laws, Jeff and Beth Forlina. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald “Mac”; and his fur babies, Lexi and Morgan. Shaun was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic ...