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Marlin Dennis Fishburn

Marlin Dennis Fishburn, 84, Altoona, formerly of Bellwood, died Saturday. He was born in Bellefonte, son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Morgan) Fishburn. Surviving are his wife, Deborah; children: Nathan Koozer, Lisa Fishburn and Lori Rigg; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, David and Robert, Virginia Maddox and Cathy Walker. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Dennis. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Logan Valley Presbyterian Church, Bellwood. Arrangements by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.

Edgar D. Franks Jr.

Edgar D. Franks Jr., 84, of Roaring Spring, passed away comfortably and peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at home. He was born in Uniontown, son of the late Edgar D. Franks Sr. and Dorothy (Bobchosky) Franks. He married Carolyne Franks, who died June 22, 1994. He is survived by five children: Terri Sirko of Imler; Debbie Holsinger and companion, Ken, of New Enterprise; James Franks and wife, Gina, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Kansas Franks of Hampton, Va.; and Carrie Shirk and husband, Adam, of McClure; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Vilk and Barbara Smith ...

Agnes (Burke) Slippey

Agnes (Burke) Slippey, 84, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaretta Burke. Although her physical presence is gone, she will be remembered for her caring spirit and sense of humor. Her memory will be a source of lasting comfort and love. A ...

Kathleen A. (Frederick) Chambers

Kathleen A. (Frederick) Chambers, 69, of Fallentimber, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Mary (Stoltz) Fredrick. Her husband, Timmey, preceded her in death. Surviving is her significant other, Carl Bennett; daughters, Danelle Butler and Heidy Franell; five grandchildren; and sisters, Joddie Huss and Michelle Graham. Kat enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent De Paul in Altoona, cooking and camping. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

John J. Eckenrode

John J. Eckenrode, 77, of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Calvin and Verna Marie (Meloy) Eckenrode. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Eckenrode and Nikole Lucas; grandsons, Kalob Lucas and Parker Lucas; ...

Carl R. Feather

Carl R. Feather, 85, of Cessna, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at Claysburg Bible Church, 11751 William Penn Road, Imler. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.