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Amy L. Weston-Lutz

Amy L. Weston-Lutz, 68, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard and Mary Ellen (Caldwell) Weston. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William Lutz; and a son, Desmond. Surviving are her children: a daughter, Tessa Ginther and husband, Timothy; a son, Jeremiah Lutz and wife, Kaitlyn; and seven grandchildren. Amy graduated from Altoona Area High School and enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and being outdoors. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Donald R. Ellis

Donald R. Ellis, 89, of Duncansville, formerly of Portage, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Portage, son of the late Clyde and Genevieve (Moyer) Ellis. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Darlene O’Shaben. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Betty Jane (Crum) Ellis; children: Diane Corran, Jeffrey Ellis, Jennifer Glass, Donald Ellis, Tracy Beaupre and Susan Kirsch; and several grandchildren. Our family is grateful to Celebration Villa and Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and support. At Don’s request, there will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements are by ...

Carol A. Foor

Carol A. Foor, 83, of Bellwood, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late William H. and Ada A. (VanScoyoc) Root. Surviving are her husband, Lloyd W.; and children, Lloyd Bradley Foor and Crystal Clark. She was preceded in death by her son, Tim Root; and a brother, William H. Root Jr. To honor her wishes, there will be no public viewing, visitation or funeral services. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.

Patricia Ann ‘Patsy’ Gallagher

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Gallagher, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday morning. She was born in Clearfield, daughter of the late Walter and Natalie Straw. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She married Joseph V. Gallagher on July 18, 1953, in Hollidaysburg. ...

James E. Kelly

James E. Kelly, 60, of Altoona, died early Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026, at his residence. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Thomas W. Kelly

Thomas W. Kelly, 89, of Spring Lane Farm, Tyrone, passed away Wednesday at his home surrounded by his family. Born in West Newton, Pa., he was the oldest child of John Martin and Mildred (Holod) Kelly. Tom grew up on farms in Westmoreland and Washington counties, where farming and his faith ...