Sandra Lee “Sandy” Martin, 82, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, and grew up in Juniata. Sandy’s first job was at Bell Telephone, where she worked for a decade. She also worked for many years as an aide in the pre-school at Trinity Tower United Methodist ...
Richard I. McIntyre, 77, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Irvin Ralph and Margaret Ethel (Fleagel) McIntyre. On May 1, 1970, at St. Anne Church in Claysburg, he married Patrina M. Weyandt, who preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 2013. He then ...
Billi Jo Plowman-Edwards, 51, of Altoona, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. Friends and family are invited to gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, to share memories of Billi Jo. A memorial service will begin at 8 p.m. following the time of sharing. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
In loving memory of Betty I. (Smith) Gorsuch, born in Gallitzin to Paul A. and Mary E. (Yingling) Smith. She was the eldest of three daughters. She was a lifelong resident of Duncansville, but spent her last years at Garvey Manor per her request. She never wanted to be a burden to anyone, ...
Grace M. (Yingling) Minihan, 92, of Newry, passed away Wednesday at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in Duncansville. She married William Minihan in 1991, who preceded her in death in 2006 after 15 years of marriage. Surviving are her grandson, Dennis M. Vaughan and wife, Holly; and ...
Lori M. (Brandt) Russell, 63, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Marjorie (Bergstein) and the late Daniel Brandt. She married Jerry Russell on June 16, 1991. Surviving are her husband of 34 years; a son, Shane ...
