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John G. Hartsock

John G. Hartsock, 84, Duncansville, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John N. and Emma Mary (Smith) Hartsock. He married Joan E. Boyd on Oct. 3, 1964, at Hicks Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Heather J. Merri­man ...

Tyler B. Brown

Tyler B. Brown, 30, of King, passed away Sunday at home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Ron and Shari (Knisely) Brown. He married Tia-Rae Weyant on July 31, 2021, at his family’s farm. Surviving are his wife; his parents; a sister, Summer Musselman and husband, Corey, and their ...

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 ...