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Stephen L. Dunn

Stephen L. Dunn, 70, of Bellwood, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at his home. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025; and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition of the Mirror.

Janice B. Fowler

Janice B. Fowler, 92, Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. She was born Feb. 11, 1933, daughter of the late Robert and Norva (Confer) Weiser. Janice married Robert H. Fowler, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her three children: Cathy L. ...

Robert J. Hamp

Robert J. Hamp, 90, of Tyrone, passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. He was born on Sept. 9, 1934, in Altoona, son of the late Richard O. and Martha E. (Park) Hamp. Surviving is his wife, Marylin P. Hamp; and his two nieces, Linda A. Hamp and Debra A. Metzler. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Richard W. Hamp. To honor Robert’s wishes, there will not be any type of service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.

Denise R. (Moudy) Hoover

Denise R. (Moudy) Hoover, 74, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick and Ellen Louise (Dishong) Moudy. She married Homer Hoover, who preceded her in death in 2017 after sharing 34 years of marriage. Surviving are a son, Clay Cameron ...

Brenda L. Hott

Brenda L. Hott, 52, of Duncansville, passed away on Aug. 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 27, 1973, in Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter H. Smith. Surviving is son, Jeromy Smith of Duncansville; son, Dylan Lytle of Altoona; grandson, Kyler Lytle; mother, Winifred (Stahl) Smith of Duncansville; and brothers, Michael and Steven Smith. At request of the deceased, services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.

Ollie W. Kuhns Jr.

Ollie W. Kuhns Jr., 78, of Altoona, passed away July 29, 2025. Ollie was born in Altoona, the son of the late Ollie Wade Sr. and Dolores (Roddy) Kuhns. He is survived by his daughters, Alicia Kuhns and Julie Cohick; five grandchildren: Mackenzie Kuhns, Jerome and Josiah Banks and Quentin and Kendall Cochick; and a sister: Janet McKinen. He was predeceased by his brothers, David and Jerry E. Ollie was a mail handler for USPS. He served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. A Celebration of Life service will be on Sept. 6, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fort Apache VFW, 125 N. 16th Ave., Altoona. ...