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W. Dean Esper Jr.

W. Dean Esper Jr., 69, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late W. Dean Sr. and M. Naomi (Harclerode) Esper. Mr. Esper attended Dry Run Independent Baptist Church. Dean was a teacher, coach and guidance counselor for 30 years in the Altoona Area School District. He enjoyed going to Penn State football and basketball games, Altoona Curve games, and numerous local high school and college games. Most importantly, Dean enjoyed reading his Bible and going to church, where he taught Sunday ...

Priscilla L. ‘TeTe’ Green

Priscilla L. “TeTe” Green, 68, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Priscilla was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Hubert and Shirley (Stevens) Scott. She married Earl F. Green Jr. on Aug. 28, ...

Charles Hescox

Charles Hescox, 82, of Blandburg, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Smoke Run, son of the late Charles and Catherine (Novosel) Hescox. Surviving is a daughter, Theresa Hescox; grandchildren: Breanna McCollough and Katelyn and Olivia Feige; a sister, Cecilia Hescox; and a niece, Gina Keating. Charles was a 1961 graduate of Reade Township High School. He was a Prudential Insurance agent and owned and operated Hescox Plumbing and Heating. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Visitation is from 3 until the 6:30 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at ...

Marilyn Ann Loibl

Marilyn Ann Loibl, 71, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (Bollinger) Ingram. Marilyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed oil painting, and cats and birds. She is survived by a son, Gerald Loibl in Florida; a daughter, ...

Guy E. Mauro

Guy E. Mauro, 87, of East Freedom, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.

Joy M. (Parisi) Morrison

Joy M. (Parisi) Morrison, 81, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Thursday surrounded by her family at her home in Altoona. Joy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Virginia (Rubine) Parisi and Michael Parisi. In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her ...