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Richard E. ‘Dick’ Eastep

Richard E. “Dick” Eastep, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Roy Adam and Mabel Ann (Yocum) Eastep. On June 4, 1960, he married Alma Jane Bookhammer at the Eight Square Chapel, ...

Philip N. George

Philip N. George, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Blossburg, Pa., son of the late Arthur and Norma (Button) George Webster. He married Nona Courtright June 9, 1967, in Tioga, Pa. Surviving are his wife Nona; two children: daughter, Lois ...

A. Pauline ‘Polly’ Grace

A. Pauline “Polly” Grace, 76, of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Roy E. Sr. and Anna R. (Miller) Jewell. Surviving are her husband, Roger Grace; daughters, Anna Heidler and husband, Ron, and Lisa Karacz, all of Roaring Spring; granddaughter, Melissa Heidler; and sisters, Sandra Norris of Roaring Spring and Barbara Jewell of Martinsburg. She was preceded in death by brother, Roy Edward Jewell Jr.; and sister, Nancy Mobley. Polly was a member of Claysburg Church of the Brethren, where she served as a Sunday school teacher ...

Delbert E. ‘Screech’ Hamer

Delbert E. “Screech” Hamer, 87, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Tyrone, the son of the late Pearl H. Beckwith. He was married Jan. 1, 1961, to Bonnie L. (Rossman) Hamer, who survives in Tyrone. Also surviving are his son, Michael T. Hamer (Kimberly) of Warriors Mark; his grandchildren, Alyssa A. Stroup (Dusty) and Emily E. Zitterbart (Jared); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen P. Price; and several half-brothers and sisters. Delbert was the last of his immediate family. He was a 1958 graduate of Tyrone High School ...

Marian Ruth ‘Toots’ Holsinger

Marian Ruth “Toots” Holsinger, 91, formerly of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025, at her residence in North Port, Fla. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Marian and Walter Muller. On June 26, 1952, she married her loving and devoted husband, Robert E. ...

Gerald B. ‘Jerry’ Hymes

Gerald B. “Jerry” Hymes, 86, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.