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Jean Marie Reighard

Jean Marie Reighard, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. Friends and family will be received from 9:30 until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, May 24, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Altoona. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Jean Hulda (Sikkila) Saxe

Jean Hulda (Sikkila) Saxe, 92, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald B. Saxe; and her son, Raymond W. Saxe. Surviving are her children: Deborah J. Blankley and husband, Gary, of Bedford, Diane E. Grove and husband, Bud, of Harrisburg and Ronald B. Saxe II and wife, Heidi, of Camp Hill; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Friends will be received from 10:30 until the 11 a.m. service Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home, 299 Raystown Road, Everett.

Eugene M. ‘Udge’ Shuma

Eugene M. “Udge” Shuma, 93, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George R. and Susan A. (Bills) Shuma. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita M. (Tyler) Shuma; sister, ...

Janis M. (Moyer) Powell Kinney

Janis M. “Jan” Kinney, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Cecil and Ruth (Moyer) Powell. On May 3, 1957, she married James L. Kinney at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg. She is ...

Donald Wayne Lingenfelter

Donald Wayne Lingenfelter, 84, Martinsburg, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, after an extended illness. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Christopher James ‘Chris’ Lorah

Christopher James “Chris” Lorah, of Reading, Pa., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully with his cherished loved ones by his side on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 56. He lived a full life with many struggles, but always managed to keep a smile and share a laugh with everyone around him. He is missed dearly by his daughter, Alexis; granddaughter, Isabelle; fiancee, Tshanda; son-in-law, Jacob; and his many treasured friends. He was a boisterous, comical, and full-hearted man who would do anything for those who had his love. He was a highly skilled tradesman and ...