Patty L. Rinker, 85, of Altoona, died early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. Surviving are her husband, William C. Rinker; three daughters: Patricia (Sam), Deborah and Edie (Mike); and five grandchildren: Brittany, Sadie, Cylyn, Iceis and Syrus. Private viewing will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no funeral service. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
David R. Swanger Jr., 68, Altoona, passed away Friday Oct. 24, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. Family will also receive friends from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.
Michael A. “Mike” Turek, 88, of Bellwood, died unexpectedly Oct. 19, 2025, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Bellwood, son of the late John and Anna (Najduch) Turek. He married his beloved wife, Barbara A. (Stauffer) Turek, on Sept. 19, 1959, in Altoona. She preceded ...
Anne Marie Zelnosky, 88, of Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Michael and Serafina (Lizzio) Glova. Anne married Richard J. Zelnosky on Sept. 6, 1958. He preceded her in death on ...
Randy W. Irwin Sr., 64, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Lutitia (Caswell) Irwin. On May 25, 1985, Randy married Tina Kelly. He is survived by his loving wife; three children: Randy W. ...
John M. McMahon, 72, of Petersburg, passed away Oct. 16, 2025, at his home. He was born in Huntingdon, son of the late William T. and Irene J. (Haulman) McMahon. Surviving are his daughter, Amanda S. Craig (Daniel Jr.) of Hawesville, Ky.; three grandsons: Anthony, Adam and Daniel III; and a brother, William T. McMahon Jr. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Harold. John was a heavy equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad and its successors, Conrail and Norfolk Southern. He enjoyed hunting, especially for deer. Funeral services will be private at the ...
