Richard William Ross, 75, of Antis Township, died March 29, 2025, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at UVHA, 419 Main St., Bellwood. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.
Mearle C. Shaffer Jr., 90, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Mearle Sr. and Helen (Shoenfelt) Shaffer. He married Veryle Wilt, who preceded him in death in 2024 after sharing 58 years of marriage. Surviving are two nieces, Roxanne Vaughn (Clark) ...
John R. Smeltzer, 85, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday. He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late Wilbert and Ruth (Shriver) Smeltzer. He married Dianne Proctor in 1993. Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years; two children, Kevin Smeltzer of Bedford and Wendy ...
Ruth E. Biter, 83, Loretto died Sunday. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of Carl and Gertrude (Litzinger) Grove. Surviving are her children: John, Ray, Anita, Joe and Mike; many grandchildren; and siblings: John, Elmer, Charles, Ann, Kate, Donald and Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; and sisters, Helen and Zelda. The viewing will be private. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at The Basilica of St. Michael Catholic Church, Loretto. Arrangements are by Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church St., Gallitzin.
Shelly A. (Steele) Clapper, 72, Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully late Friday at Bedford Post Acute Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born in Roaring Spring, the first born of five children of the late Donald E. and Peggy M. (Myers) Steele. Shelly was married to the late ...
Randy E. Cornelius, 71, Altoona, died Thursday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clarence E. and Catherine V. (Stouch) Cornelius. On March 27, 1981, he married Gloria Jean Renney in Altoona. Surviving are his wife; his children: ...
