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Karen J. Walker

Karen J. Walker, 74, Altoona, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Lawton, Okla., daughter of the late Oscar and Jessie (Kwiatkowski) Grim. Surviving are children: Shawn, Michelle and Brian Walker, Ami Ehlenberger and Heather Morris; grandchildren: Taryn, Haley, Shamus, Chayse, Gabriella, Carly, Lydia, Spencer, Breon and Alys; and great-grandchildren, Eslyn and Tobyn. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Clair; and the father of her children, Paul Walker Jr. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home ...

Marlin Dennis Fishburn

Marlin Dennis Fishburn, 84, Altoona, formerly of Bellwood, died July 26, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Logan Valley Presbyterian Church, Bellwood. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.

Gregory Scott Heim

Gregory Scott Heim, 67, originally of Hollidaysburg, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home in Blairsville (Derry Twp.), Pa. He was the son of David R. and Pauline M. Heim. He is survived by his mother; two brothers, Jeffrey L. Heim (Suzie) of Manassas, Va., and David T. Heim (Angela) ...

Gary McCloskey Sr.

Gary McCloskey Sr., 85, of Gallitzin, passed away Monday. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Charles and Ethel (Cornell) McCloskey. Surviving are his wife, Mary; children: Cheryl Weidner, Gary Jr., Tony, Ed and Irene; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Miller; and a brother, William. Gary was a U.S. Army veteran. Friends will gather from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., 301 Church St., Gallitzin. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at St. Demetrius Church, Gallitzin.

John O. Young Jr.

John O. Young Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedlyon Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John O. Sr. and LaDonna (Davis) Young. He married Susan Garland on May 2, 1981. Surviving are his wife of 44 years; two sons, John III and Shawn; two grandsons, Parker and ...

Deborah D. Auker

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23) Our dear Lord called Debbie home Friday, July 25, 2025, passing peacefully at home beside her husband and son. Born Sept. 1, 1958, in Mount Holly, N.J., she was the daughter of Ray and the late Gretchen Sell. She is survived by ...