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Emily M. (Jones) Blatt

Emily M. (Jones) Blatt, 87, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday at Celebration Villa of Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herbert C. Sr. and Martha J. (Nixon) Jones. On Jan. 15, 1959, in Cumberland, Md., she was united in marriage to John W. Blatt. He preceded her in ...

Sara B. Cerully

Sara B. Cerully, 104, of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, formerly of Kulpmont, passed away Saturday. She was born in St. Clairsville, daughter of the late Merle and Daisy (Amick) Walters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; a son, George; son-in-law, Ronald Hoffman; and sister, Lena Mae Bair. Surviving are daughters, Patricia Hoffman and Rosemarie Bartlett; numerous grandchildren; and a dear niece, Donna George. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. service Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.

Lynn O. Granville

Lynn O. Granville, 74, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Leonard and Leona (Oliver) Granville. On Aug. 17, 1974, in Hollidaysburg, he was united in marriage to Gail (Piper) Granville. Along with his wife of ...

Etta Jeanne Harmic

Etta Jeanne Harmic, 84, of Altoona, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until noon on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Winifred M. ‘Winnie’ Humphrey

Winifred M. “Winnie” Humphrey, 63, of Altoona, passed away Monday at Midtown Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jo (Hoover) Humphrey. Winnie is survived by her brother, John Humphrey, of Altoona; and her sister, Rosann ...

Mark John Itle

Mark John Itle, 81, of North East, was born at home in Munster Township to late parents, Francis James Itle and Mildred Cecilia (Sutton) Itle. Mark was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; children, Kenneth Itle and Laura Itle; siblings: Mary Lessard, Charles Itle and James R. Itle; and grandchildren: Clement, Harold and Vivian. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., 300 N. Julian St., Ebensburg. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday Oct. 10, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, ...