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Obituaries

Doris Lee Woodring

Doris Lee Woodring, 85, formerly of Bellwood, died Thursday. She was born in Bellwood, a daughter of the late George and Lillian Stephens. Surviving are her children: Dorothy “Dottie” Shaffer, James and George Jr.; several grandchildren; and siblings: Dave, Elwood and Donald Stephens, Dot ...

Clair Ellis ‘Duke’ Downs

Clair Ellis “Duke” Downs, 82, of Fallentimber, died Wednesday. He was born in Coalport, son of the late Charles and Sylvia (Gates) Downs. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Bouch; and siblings: Nancy Lidwell, Gary and Ken. Surviving are his wife, Irene; daughters, Billie ...

Mary L. Heverly

Mary L. Heverly, 69, of Altoona, died late Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Dennis M. ‘Denny’ Jones

Dennis M. “Denny” Jones, 71, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, surrounded by his family at his home in Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William E. Shaffer Sr. and his surviving mother, Eleanor (Shultz) Shaffer. In addition to his father, Denny was preceded ...