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Shirley M. Runk

Shirley M. Runk, 95, passed away peacefully Friday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was the daughter of the late Irene White and Harry Reese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill Sr.; her son, Merrill Jr.; and granddaughters, Jayme and Jesse. She is survived by ...

Elizabeth ‘Bethy’ Ann Schultz

Elizabeth “Bethy” Ann Schultz, 58, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral home service Monday, March 31, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Jane Thecla (Brophy) Shover

Jane Thecla (Brophy) Shover, 97, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her residence in Kilmarnock, Va. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Alice Mary (McCahill) Brophy. Jane is survived by her children: Michael Shover, Molly Cash (Doug) and Erin Shover; six grandchildren: Jessica Springer, Matthew Shover, Emily Lenz (Jake), Caitlin DeNillo (Nick), Michael Cash and Alexander Quicksell; three great-grandchildren: Moria DeNillo, Thomas and Brody Lenz; a sister, Frances Chramek; and family friend, Brooke Wilson. She was preceded in ...

George A. Snyder III

George A. Snyder III, 72, of Altoona, died Saturday evening, March 22, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, surrounded by his loving family. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Annette L. Soltis

Annette L. Soltis, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening, March 18, 2025, at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gaza J. and Helen (Wissinger) Soltis. Annette is survived by family and friends that will miss her ...

John Joseph ‘Jack’ Stefanko

John Joseph “Jack” Stefanko, 84, Portage, passed away Saturday. He was born in Windber, the son of John E. and Gertrude (Funfar) Stefanko. Deceased family members include his parents; son, James Stefanko; and sister, Andrea Bukovsky. Jack is survived by his wife, Louise; children: Kelly Randall, John, Katrina Macchia and Kerry Martin; several grandchildren; and siblings: Mark, James and Gertrude Stefanko. Friends will be received from 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Holy Family Parish, Portage. Arrangements are by Serenko-Claar Funeral Home PC, Portage.