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Kevin A. ‘Chuck’ Templon

Kevin A. “Chuck” Templon, 64, of Dysart, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert C. and Shirley A. (Ball) Templon. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert J. Templon. Surviving are his wife, Peggy, to whom he was married for 45 years; and ...

Maximillian ‘Jerry’ Watt

Maximillian “Jerry” Watt, 80, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Loretto, son of the late Walter and Cecilia (Smith) Watt. He married Donna M. Luther in 1972. She preceded him in death in 2010 after sharing 37 years of marriage. Surviving are his son, David; a sister, Mary Buzzella and husband, Bob; two brothers, Duane and Pat (Ginger). He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Joseph in 1996; and a sister-in-law, Judith A. Watt. Jerry was a member of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, and retired from the railroad. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. ...

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 ...