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James K. ‘Jim’ Lane

James K. “Jim” Lane, 85, of Altoona, died Monday morning, Jan. 5, 2026, at Homewood at Martinsburg. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Carol H. ‘Myrt’ McGee

Carol H. “Myrt” McGee, 95, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday at her residence. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Delozier) Herron. On July 16, 1948, in Winchester, Va., she married Dean McGee, who preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2007. ...

Blodwen B. ‘Bobbie’ Replogle

Blodwen B. “Bobbie” Replogle, 92, of Jacks Corner, died Friday. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Jones) Burr. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, James; brother, Steven Burr; and grandson, Trenton Walls. Surviving are children, Robin Walls and Gregory Replogle; grandchildren: Brett, Laikan and Marina Replogle; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Burr and Tanya Replogle; and brother-in-law, Dennis Replogle. Visitation is from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Yellow Creek Church. Arrangements are by Akers ...

Nellie Rudasill

Nellie Rudasill, 102, of Altoona, formerly of Juniata, passed away Sunday at UPMC. She was born in Glen Campbell, the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Andrew) North. She married Merle T. Rudasill on April 18, 1970. They were married for 38 years before his passing in 2008. Nellie is ...

Stephen Girard Sheetz

Stephen Girard Sheetz, 77, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by his beloved family. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy; his two beloved daughters, Megan Sheetz (Trevor) and Nicole Sheetz Frith (Brint); his seven grandchildren: Sam, Stephen “Charlie,” ...

Dorothy M. ‘Dottie’ Cherry

Dorothy M. “Dottie” Cherry, 87, Antis Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Mirror.