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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.

Carol J. Machiarola

Carol J. Machiarola, 83, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Coupon, a daughter of Eugene and Alma (Booterbaugh) Seymore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony “Oscar” Machiarola; son, Shawn Machiarola; siblings: Lorraine Marasco, ...

Mary Ann Norris

Mary Ann Norris, 83, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Myers) Houck. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Houck; and sister, Carol Houck. Mary is survived by her husband, Cloyd ...