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Jamie S. Dodson

Jamie S. Dodson, 69, Altoona, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday evening. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late James and Opal (Benton) Dodson. She is survived by her husband, Kirk; a daughter, Hillary Doran; stepdaughters: Jessica Beichler and Krista Beichler; a granddaughter, Mackenzie Spahn; a sister, Marian Bridges; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Raven. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

Kevin William Fitzpatrick

Kevin William Fitzpatrick, 63, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. He was born in Folsom, Pa., a son of the late Bartholomew “John” Fitzpatrick Jr. and Ruth (Althoff) Fitzpatrick. He was united in marriage to the former Judith (DePaolis) Fitzpatrick. Along with his wife, he is survived ...

Carl Edwin Evans

Carl Edwin Evans, 92, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Neff Foster and Fannie (Perrin) Evans. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Donna; two children: Valerie Adamchak and Mark Evans. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia “Patty” Cummings; and three brothers: William, James and George Evans. Friends will be received from 2 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Sunday, June 22, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, with Pastor Jon Gross officiating. Private interment will be held ...

Shylin Davayah Floyd

Our precious baby girl, Shylin Davayah Floyd, was born sleeping on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:31 a.m. at Magee-Women’s Hospital. Shylin was the deeply cherished and long-awaited daughter of Shyanne Weyandt and David Floyd. Though her time on earth was brief, she was embraced in a world of love. She was held close and surrounded by warmth until it was time to say goodbye. She will forever be loved, remembered and missed beyond measure. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. lesliemillerfuneralhome.com

Louise M. Gioiosa

Louise M. Gioiosa, 92, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, at her residence. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

David Allen Miller

David Allen Miller, 70, of Tyrone, passed away Sunday. He was a son of the late David P. and Betty Miller. In Bellwood, at Hillside Church, he married Linda (Morrow) Miller, who survives. Also surviving are siblings: Thelma Wilson, Barbara Werner, Charles Miller, Dorothy Leeper, Melvin ...