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Sandra L. (Mongan) Ferry

Sandra L. (Mongan) Ferry, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Naomi (Mongan) Alleman. Surviving are two daughters, Tammy Ferry and Michele Luciano, both of Altoona; a son, Scott Ferry of Altoona; ...

Michael Lewis Fink

Michael Lewis Fink, 64, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday at his home. He was born to Foster Lewis and Sandra Lee (Adams) Fink in Tyrone. Michael was a veteran of the United States Army from 1980-85, where he served in the Military Police. After his service, he became a park ranger at ...

William D. ‘Bill’ Forsht

William D. “Bill” Forsht, 73, of Altoona, died unexpectedly early Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at his residence. Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Russell D. Greaser Sr.

Russell D. Greaser Sr., 92, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Paul and Florence (Detwiler) Greaser. He married Loretta Appleby in 1959. Surviving are his wife of 67 years; three sons: Russell Jr. and wife, Shelda, of ...

Doris Inez Holt

Doris Inez Holt, 86, Altoona, passed away April 17, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

David E. Lafferty Jr.

David E. Lafferty Jr., 75, of Altoona, passed away Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David Sr. and Elizabeth (Lumadu) Lafferty. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Helen (White); a son, David III (Cheryl); grandsons, David and Joshua; and a brother, Bernard. He was preceded in death by siblings, Sharon and Jim. David enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and hanging out in Mike’s garage. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at noon Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.