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John R. Ott

John R. Ott, 68, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morning at home. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late Lawrence Ott and Catherine V. (Brawley) Ott, who survives. Also surviving are his longtime partner, Robin Lear; sons, Joseph and John Ott; grandchildren, Damian and Catherine Ott; great-granddaughter, Aurora Hughes; siblings: Donald “Jake” Ott, Cindy Dempsie and Deborah Hicks; five nephews; and two nieces. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

Joseph Matthew Petrulionis

Joseph Matthew Petrulionis, 65, formerly of rural Williamsburg, died Sunday at his home in Canton, N.Y., of cancer and complications from treatments. Joe was born in Baltimore, Md., a son of Joseph Matthew Petrulionis Jr. and Lois Carolyn Hunter. Throughout his life, Joe also lived in ...

John A. Stolz

John A. Stolz, 88, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 25, 2025, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Larry Eugene Zong

Larry Eugene Zong, 92, of East Freedom, passed away Sunday at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Boalsburg, a son of the late Glenn and Vivian (Johnsonbaugh) Zong. He was united in marriage to the former Laura (Ellis) Zong. Along with his wife, he is survived by children: Larry, ...

Deborah A. Carner

Deborah A. Carner, 68, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elwood and Patricia (Claar) Carner. Surviving are children: Crystal Carner, Jaelynn Colbert, Nathaniel Harclerode and Dorrell Colbert; her grandchildren; and sisters, Tonda Rudy and Teresa Jones. She was preceded in death by siblings, Lisa Boyette and Elwood “Woody” Carner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.

Sharon (Chipperfield) Johnson

Sharon (Chipperfield) Johnson, 79, passed away Thursday, from this world onto another to be with her best friend and loved ones. She was the daughter of Charles Sr. and Naomi (Quenzler) Chipperfield. She is survived by a sister, Shirley Halfpenny; and a brother, Charles Jr. Sharon was ...