Nancy Marie Romagnoli, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Nancy was born in Altoona, the daughter of John Pasquale Nardella and Frances Rose (Grillo) Nardella. She graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1955 ...
Denny D. Ayers, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
The Rev. Sylvester Bendzella entered eternal rest Wednesday in Mountaintop. Born in Barnesboro, he was the youngest son of Joseph and Mary Bendzella. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Joseph, Andrew, Stephen, Ann and John. Sylvester graduated from St. Charles College in ...
Ryan M. Duffey, 36, Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Evansville, Ind., the son of Kirk Duffey and Connie (Robert) Lantz. He is survived by his parents; stepfather, Robert; wife, Christina Marshall Duffey; aunts and uncles: Kevin Keefer, Denise Maselli and Lonna Chamblee; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Axe & Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona.
Robert W. McKinney, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at home. Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Mary E. Miller, 82, of Loretto, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Hastings, daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth Burkey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; and siblings: Leo Burkey, Elverta Burkey and Cecilia Botti. Surviving are children: Denise Stewart, Michele Skjefte and Jason Miller; grandchildren: Joshua, Walker, Dakotah, Malia and Blake; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Pat Burkey and Tina McQuillen. Friends will be received from 4 until the 6 p.m. memorial service Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., Gallitzin.
