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Ronald J. Cooney

Ronald J. Cooney, 65, of Altoona, passed away Nov. 4, 2025. He was born in Altoona, a son of Shirley M. (Leighty) and the late William B. Cooney. He married Theresa M. Frederick, who preceded him in death in 2024 after sharing 43 years of marriage. Surviving are his mother, Shirley, of Altoona; a sister, Lynn Stewart; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, David and Bill. Ron was a 1979 graduate of Altoona Area High School and worked for Longstreth Brothers Painting. He enjoyed coin collecting, the outdoors and bonfires. Friends will be ...

Stephen Robert ‘Steve’ Eger

Stephen Robert “Steve” Eger, 68, of Altoona, passed away Saturday after a courageous 11-month battle with cancer, and is now awaiting the Resurrection. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Edward and June (Smith) Eger. Steve married Bonnie Brown in April 1992. He is survived by ...

Carol (Lantz) Rightenour

Carol (Lantz) Rightenour, of Woodbury, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 114 Main St., Woodbury. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

James A. Satterfield

James A. Satterfield, 91, of Saxton, passed away Saturday. He was born in Six Mile Run, son of the late William Clair and Roxie Mae (Bussard) Satterfield. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce (Putt) Satterfield; and a brother, Robert. Surviving are his wife, Merla; children: Keith and Trisha; several grandchildren; a foster sister, Lucy Stroud; stepchildren: Tim, Jonathan and Andrew Shaal; and two stepgrandchildren. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service ...

Joseph ‘Joe’ Snyder

Joseph “Joe” Snyder, 77, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2025, at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward B. Snyder and Gladys P. (Hoffman) Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, Billy and Joseph “Butch”; daughter, Tracey; siblings, Margaret ...

Stephen Robert ‘Steve’ Eger

Stephen Robert “Steve” Eger, 68, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.