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Leah K. Grim

Leah K. Grim, 62, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of Beatrice (Cumpston) and the late Donald Matthews. She is survived by four children: Raymond Cantwell, Michael Cantwell, Kayla Grim and Rebecca Grim; five grandchildren: Cheyenne Hopkins, Weston Decker, Charlotte Hopkins, Mia Reaney and Kaylee Kish; and her best friend, Melanie Romig. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

Charlotte M. Irwin

Charlotte M. Irwin, 89, Altoona, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Van Vackenberg) Brumm. She married Joseph N. Irwin in 1954, and he preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are her children: Douglas A. Irwin (Susan), Donna J. Kelleher ...

Suzanne J. Koehle

Suzanne J. Koehle, 80, Altoona passed away peacefully in her home after battling Lewy Body Dementia for four years. She is loved and survived by her husband Anthony Koehle, and by her children: Anthony Koehle Jr. (Melissa), Tina Samson (Steve), Mathew Koehle (Laura), Brad Koehle (Sarah), ...

Karen Pearl (Gummo) Lynn

Karen Pearl (Gummo) Lynn, 74, of Altoona, passed away July 20, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Karen was a dedicated registered nurse for 42 years and a woman who loved her church. Family was what she valued most. A 1969 graduate of Tyrone High ...

Richard ‘Rich’ Rausch

Richard “Rich” Rausch, 86, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 10, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are in care of The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Altoona Mirror.

Blair D. Umholtz

Blair D. Umholtz, 74, of Bellwood, died Thursday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph C. and Priscilla V. (Burk) Umholtz. On April 10, 1970, he married Lillian E. Davinsizer at Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood. Blair is survived by his wife; two ...