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Arlene B. Gordon

Arlene B. Gordon, 94, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, formerly of Blue Knob, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the home. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 845 Knob Road, Portage. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.

Dolores A. ‘Dolly’ (Wacker) Holzer

Dolores A. “Dolly” (Wacker) Holzer, 92, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Albert K. and Rose C. (Lunglhofer) Wacker. Dolly was the widow of Alfons A. Holzer, who preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1997. She is survived by a son, Thomas; and grandchildren, Tyler K. and Trinity J. Also surviving are sisters: Helen Warner-Pifer, Mildred Karl (Richard) and Charlotte Vasko (Albert); and many nieces and nephews. Dolly retired from the Social Security Administration. Dolly was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s ...

Donald ‘Scott’ Leonard

Donald “Scott” Leonard, 62, Tyrone, passed away Tuesday at his residence after an extended illness. Scott was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Patsy (Pierson) Leonard. On April 25, 1987, he married Bobbi Dukeman. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years; three sons: Adam ...

James Clark ‘Jim’ O’Harrow

James Clark “Jim” O’Harrow, 75, longtime super­intendent of the Claysburg-Kimmel School District and a beloved educator and community leader, passed away Dec. 4, 2025, while residing at Heritage Oaks of Englewood, Fla. Born in Kittanning, Jim was a graduate of Shannock Valley High ...

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Schmittle

Kathleen “Kathy” Schmittle, 69, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday morning at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas R. and Matilda A. (Weidmann) Taylor. Kathy was twice married: first to Robert Glunt and then to Robert R. ...

Larry D. Stitt

Larry D. Stitt, 73, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 27, 2026, after an extended illness. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.