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Ronald Lynn ‘Ron’ Hammond

Ronald Lynn “Ron” Hammond, 75, of Altoona, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cape Coral, Fla. Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, with a prayer vigil at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Doris E. Hileman

Doris E. Hileman, 82, of Claysburg, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Lt. Col. George M. Lightner Jr.

Lt. Col. George M. Lightner Jr., 87, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Hollidaysburg. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Kenneth A. Moyer Jr.

Kenneth A. Moyer Jr., 37, Roaring Spring, formerly of Duncansville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was born in Bristol, Bucks County. He married Victori Pote on Sept. 14, 2013. Surviving are his wife; his parents, Thomas Lewis Jr. and Gloria (Yohn) Moyer; children: Parker, Paislee, ...

Louis P. Silverman

Louis P. Silverman, 90, of State College, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in State College. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, at Temple Beth Israel, 3004 Union Ave., Altoona, where a service will follow at 11 a.m., with Rabbi Audrey Korotkin officiating. Arrangements are by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Mary Louise Baylock

Mary Louise Baylock, 81, formerly of Patton, passed away Monday. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Thomas Sr. and Geraldine (Kline) Kielbowick. She was raised by Thomas Sr. and Anna Kielbowick. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; siblings: Barbara Brush, Linda DeLarre and David Kielbowick. Surviving are siblings: Thomas Kielbowick Jr., Kathryn Connah and Melissa Link; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Patton.