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Shelly A. Ritchey

Shelly A. Ritchey, 65, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday at Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas G. and Helen M. (Simendinger) Ritchey. Surviving are her sister, Nina Ritchey and husband, Randy Schmerbeck, of Roaring Spring; a brother, Randy T. ...

Mark J. Rossi

Mark J. Rossi, 66, Duncansville, was called to his heavenly home on Friday at UPMC Passavant, surrounded by his family and special friends. He was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of the late James V. Rossi and Helene B. (Bungo) Rossi. He married Lucy Boston on June 28, 1986, in ...

Mary Ann Woodring Harr

Mary Ann Woodring Harr, 94, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

The Rev. Peggy J. Bonsell

The Rev. Peggy J. Bonsell, 79, of Bellwood, went home to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elmer Sr. and Gaynell (Bennett) Zimmerman. On Aug. 29, 1970, she married Gary R. Bonsell at ...

Patricia A. Byrne

Patricia A. Byrne, 97, of Altoona, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Homewood Living Martinsburg. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Mirror.

Robin Lee (Williams) Davis

Robin Lee (Williams) Davis, 64, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, 1106 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A private graveside funeral ...