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James Alton Snouffer

James Alton Snouffer, 78, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late James Alton and Marian C. (Rhine) Snouffer. On June 26, 1971, he married Winifred M. Davinsizer at Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood. Surviving are ...

Tom D. Wertman

Tom D. Wertman, 77, of Lakemont, passed away June 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Charles “Lefty” and Grace (Long) Wertman. He married Martha Baldauf in 1984. Surviving are his beloved wife of 42 years; three daughters: Ginger Baker (Dan), ...

James Alton Snouffer

James Alton Snouffer, 78, of Altoona, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Stephen R. Garman

Stephen R. Garman, 74, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harvey and Helen (Socie) Garman. He married Bonnie Tate in 1976; she preceded him in death in 2025 after sharing 49 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Christina Miller and husband, Matthew in Virginia, four sisters: Betty (Bernie), Nora (Mike, deceased), Judy (Gordon), and Kathy (Tim); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by four siblings: Harry (Donna), Don (Marie), Roger (Linda, surviving), and Bev (Fred). Steve graduated from Hollidaysburg ...

Lee Douglas Swinsburg

Lee Douglas Swinsburg, 79, of Harrisburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away in his sleep on June 17, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Hazleton, son of the late Howard and Ann (Marsch) Swinsburg and was raised in Easton. Lee lived a life exemplary of servant-leadership. He ...

Richie E. Ashburn

Richie E. Ashburn, 77, of Indian Land, S.C., died the evening of May 28, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John R. Ashburn and Anna Harriett (Lindsey) Ashburn Ferguson. He married Deborah Faith Ocker on May 11, 1974, in ...