Gerald A. “Allen” Hughes Jr., 54, of Altoona, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Melvin R. “Mel” McCleary, 93, of Grove City, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James W. and Lillie E. (Wertz) McCleary. He married Eleanor R. Brubaker on Jan. 20, 1964; she preceded him in death on June 24, ...
Ruth A. Nail, 80, Tyrone, passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 5, 2025, at her home. Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.
Judith B. “Judy” Over, 89, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2025, after a brave struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, R. Stanton Over; three sons and their families. A memorial service will be held at ...
Evelyn L. Ritchey, 91, Martinsburg, passed away Thursday. She was born in Woodbury, daughter of the late Lester and Sara (Pepple) Sell. Her husband, Paul Jr., preceded her in death. Surviving are children: Cindy Barton and Kelly, Steven and Thomas Ritchey; several grandchildren; and siblings, Edwin Sell and H. Richard Sell. Evelyn was a graduate of Woodbury High School and a member and past deaconess of Woodbury Church of the Brethren. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the service at noon Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Woodbury Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home ...
Dr. Dale Rorabaugh OD, 81, of Sebastopol, Calif., passed away Aug. 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, service and dedication to the advancement of eye care and medical technology. Dale was born in Altoona, in 1943. He pursued an early love of science beginning in junior high school, where he built “Audie” the automation, also known as GSI-256, a remarkable project that foreshadowed his lifelong inventive spirit. This passion carried him to the University of Virginia, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics in 1965, graduating in the top quarter of his class ...
