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Chief Master Sgt. Jack R. Cooper, USAF, Ret.

Chief Master Sgt. Jack R. Cooper, USAF, Ret., 95, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. Surviving are two children, Terri Boland and Mike Cooper; and three grandchildren: Steven, Stephanie and Joshua. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Irene Decker

Irene Decker, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl A. and Mae J. (Morgan) Farber. On Feb. 29, 1981, she married John Decker. He preceded her in death in May 2001. She is survived by a daughter, Nichole Decker of Altoona; ...

Sharon L. Dimond

Sharon L. Dimond, 78, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John T. Jr. and Betty L. (McConahy) Ryen. On July 2, 1966, she married George W. Dimond in Altoona. He preceded her in death on ...

Colson E. Jones

Colson E. Jones, 96, of Altoona, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. A full obituary will be published in a later edition of the Mirror.

Melora Frances ‘Fran’ Kelly

Melora Frances “Fran” Kelly, 95, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday. She was born in Welland, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late James P. and Martha Louise (Lewis) Hill. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, James; and a son, Joseph. Surviving are two sons, Michael and Douglas Kelly; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Frances retired as an Educator/Administrator from the United States Navy with 22 years of service. At Fran’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Mary Jane Kitt

Mary Jane Kitt, 97, Altoona, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Antonio “Anthony” and Alessandina (Prata) Zangrilli. She married Bernard E. Kitt. He preceded her in death in 1959. Mary Jane is survived by a ...