E. Rae Kapfhammer, 72, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at her residence. Rae was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Raymond A. and Marian (Winrick) Airhart. Rae married Frank P. Kapfhammer on May 25, 1973, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus. He preceded her in death on June 16, ...
Douglas Leroy Kerr Jr., 78, of Altoona, passed away Oct. 15, 2025, at his residence after a brave battle with Parkinson’s. He was born in Hornell, N.Y., the son of the late Douglas Leroy Sr. and Esther (Hedden) Kerr. He is survived by his daughter, Shelly Ivory, of Altoona; and his son, ...
David A. Koelle, 84, of rural Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Gerald D. and Caroline W. (Behm) Koelle. He married Harriet J. Mattern on Oct. 20, 1962, at Canoe Creek Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two ...
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Vera Louise Lioy, 84, on Nov. 5, 2025. Born in Altoona, Vera was the daughter of the late James and Vera (Dean) Pross. She was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late Edgar and Alberta Dean, who instilled in her the values and strength ...
Theresa A. Merilli, 89, of Altoona, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Gertrude “Kay” (Helsel) Merritts, 86, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Clyde and Anna (Kifer) Helsel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; and a son, Tom. Surviving is her daughter, Brenda Merritts; two sons, Brian and Troy Merritts; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to dance and take care of others. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a funeral service will immediately follow.
