Suzanne J. Koehle, 80, of Altoona, peacefully passed away at her residence Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, after an extended illness. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.
Lenny J. “Len” McConnell Sr., 70, Cresson, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a son of the late Ferdinand and Hilda (Hershel) McConnell. He was also preceded in death by his only son, Lenny McConnell Jr.; his siblings who he considered his best friends: Gert Trybus, Pat, ...
Phyllis L. (Benshoff) Myers, 89, Cassandra, died Wednesday. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Eppley) Benshoff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Ted” Jr.; and children: Kathryn, Mark and John. Surviving are children: Susan, Edward, Barbara, Matthew and Daniel; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, James and Ralph; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Serenko-Claar Funeral Home PC, Portage, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Angel wings were given to Billi Jo Plowman-Edwards, 51, Altoona, on Wednesday, after a five-year battle with cancer. Cancer may have won the battle, but Billi won the war and entered into Heaven carrying all the love of her family and many, many friends. Billi was the daughter of Sandra ...
John H. Shade, 81, formerly of Altoona, passed away July 28, 2025, in Taveras, Fla., after a brief illness. He was the son of John and Betty (Yahner) Shade of Altoona. Surviving is a son, Shannon (Kimberly); five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Kruise); and a son, John R. There will be no services at this time.
Paul S. Sipes, 63, of Altoona, passed away at his home after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack E. and Gloria L. (Clifford) Sipes. Paul is survived by his siblings: Gloria Rinehart, Shirley Tussey, Carol Tipton, Barry, Dan, Tom and Ron Sipes; many ...
