Dennis Ronald “Lefty” Etters, 81, of Altoona, joined the Heavenly Father on Tuesday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Jacob Lee and Helen (Maruska) Etters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Bonnie (Heacox) Etters; his sister, Bonnie Stangl of Altoona; his ...
Lester Max Long, 103, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. He was born in Mount Union, son of the late R. E. and Ella (Grove) Long. On Oct. 10, 1953, in Henrietta, he married Shirley Jean (Detwiler) Long. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2025. Lester was ...
Dorsey W. Lonsinger, 50, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday evening, June 29, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.
Ronald Lee Ecker Sr., 88, of Altoona, passed away June 11, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 806 11th St., Altoona, with Father Frank Scornaienchi. Arrangements by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Kevin L. Hite, 66, Hollidaysburg, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Lock Haven, son of the late William A. and Clara D. (LaMorte) Hite. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne (Mock) Hite; a daughter, Kathryn McNally (Daniel); a granddaughter, Mackenzie McNally; a sister, Kathryn Hileman (Scott); and several nieces and nephews. Kevin was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He was the former owner of Hite Locksmith. At Kevin’s request, there will be no public viewing. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.
Frank W. Kowalczyk, 79, of Flinton, died Saturday. He was born in Coupon, son of the late Frank and Jean (Zugay) Kowalczyk. His wife, Caroleann, preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Keith (Amy); a brother, John; sister, Patricia Conrad; grandchildren: Kyrsten Mulhollen, Joshua and Nikolas; and great-grandchildren: Madeline, Lacey and Brynlee. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed socializing and spending time with family. A private military graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
