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Steven Paul Keirn

Steven Paul Keirn, 73, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sept. 6, 2025. He was born in Altoona, the son of Nancy Luciano and the late Paul Keirn. Surviving are his mother; his son, Andrew; his ex-wife, Kathleen Koller; and siblings: Bill, Linda Kitt and Sue Fabian. His journey on earth was marked by unconditional love. His warm, welcoming presence and incredible sense of humor will remain in the hearts of those who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Altoona Full Gospel Church, 120 Roswell St., Altoona. A celebration of Steven’s memory will ...

Barbara Jean Kimberling

Barbara Jean Kimberling, 68, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born to the late Alvin K. Hagerty and Evelyn (McMullen) Harshberger in Altoona. On May 17, 1989, she united in marriage with Samuel J. Kimberling IV, in Roaring Spring. Barbara is survived by her ...

Shirley A. (Hite) Longenecker

Shirley A. (Hite) Longenecker, 80, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Betty I. (Riley) Smith

Betty I. Smith, 99, Duncansville, passed away Monday at home. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Paul J. and Alberta P. (Wilt) Riley. She married George Smith Jr. on Oct. 30, 1948. He preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1989. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn F. Cruse and ...

Beth A. Cates

Beth A. Cates, 70, of Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sept. 15, 2025. Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon.

Myra E. Dixon

Myra E. Dixon, 92, of Portage, Ind., formerly of Tyrone, passed away Sept. 23, 2025. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Clarence “Stump” and Kathryn (Dillon) Williams. She married James Arthur Dixon Sr. in 1954 at Tyrone Church of the Brethren. He preceded her in death in 1981. Myra is survived by three children: Robert (Glenda) Dixon, Tammy Gorby and Jane Beaudry and partner, Ron Springman, all in Indiana; grandchildren:Anthony (Breanna), Bryan (Kayla) Dixon, and Dillon (Maddie) and Derek (Rebekah) Beaudry; four great-grandsons: Maverick, Maddox, Owen and Landon; and ...