Barry A. Rodgers, 83, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Kirby and E. Ruth (Houser) Rodgers. Barry married Sandra J. (Gill) Rodgers. A 1961 graduate of Altoona High School, Barry furthered his education at Barber School. He ...
The Rev. James R. Sunderland Jr., 79, of Montoursville, passed away Monday at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence. Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late James and Minnie (Leonard) Sunderland. He received his call to ministry at the age of 11 and preached his first sermon “Who is my ...
Dennis Ronald “Lefty” Etters, 81, of Altoona, joined the Heavenly Father on Tuesday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Jacob Lee and Helen (Maruska) Etters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Bonnie (Heacox) Etters; his sister, Bonnie Stangl of Altoona; his ...
Lester Max Long, 103, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. He was born in Mount Union, son of the late R. E. and Ella (Grove) Long. On Oct. 10, 1953, in Henrietta, he married Shirley Jean (Detwiler) Long. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2025. Lester was ...
Dorsey W. Lonsinger, 50, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday evening, June 29, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.
Ronald Lee Ecker Sr., 88, of Altoona, passed away June 11, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 806 11th St., Altoona, with Father Frank Scornaienchi. Arrangements by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
