Donald E. Blazier Sr., 96, of Antis Township, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse Levi and Mary Grace (Nearhoof) Blazer. On Sept. 26, 1951, he married Dorothy Eva Rennow in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife of 74 years; a son, Donald ...
“She Carried It Quietly” In loving memory of Shirley Ann Conlon, 91, of Altoona, who peacefully ascended to her Lord’s side in Heaven, to be reunited with her beloved husband, John R. Conlon, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Shirley Conlon was not an easy story to tell, but ...
Jose M. Gonzalez-Moret, 58, of Altoona, passed away May 1, 2026. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Ignes Moret and Julio Gonzalez. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Julio Enriquez Gonzalez-Moret; and sister, Myrna Gonzalez-Moret. Jose is survived by his mother; his wife, Carolyn Lopez; three sons; and many stepchildren, grandchildren and siblings. Jose was a faithful, dedicated employee of Blue Knob Auto and loved his work family. Friends will be received from 3 until the 5 p.m. service Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home Inc., 532 Main ...
Lawrence H. “Larry” Harman II, 54, Alexandria, died Tuesday. Born in Bellefonte, he was a son of Lawrence “Henry” and Peggy (Reitz) Harman. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Catherine; stepdaughter, Jessica; brother, Eric; nieces, Haley and Brooklyn; and a nephew, Lawrence “Casey.” He was predeceased by his grandparents: Lawrence “Pete” and Madaline Harman and Harry and Ruth Reitz. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Petersburg-Bethel Presbyterian Church, Petersburg. Arrangements by John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon.
Phyllis J. Kosut, 89, of Reston, Va., formerly of Hollidaysburg and Altoona, passed away April 25, 2026, at Tall Oakes Assisted Living, Reston, Va. Arrangements are by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in next Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Aulburn Lawrence, known as “Bless,” on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, peacefully at his Altoona residence. Born in Dallas, Texas, at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Brandon was the youngest son of Charles and Deborah Lawrence, who ...
