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Sharon Lee Dickey

Sharon Lee Dickey, 75, of Altoona (Juniata), was gently welcomed home early Tuesday morning, to reunite with her beloved family. Born in Anne Arundel, Md., she was the daughter of the late William Riley and Viola Pearl (Freeth) Dickey. Sharon held a special place in the hearts of her family, ...

Patricia Ann ‘Patsy’ (Albarano) Felus

Patricia Ann “Patsy” (Albarano) Felus, 78, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Carmella A. (Eny) Albarano. Surviving are her loving husband of 54 years, Michael Felus; she was the devoted mother of ...

Homer E. Leaper

Homer E. Leaper, 95, of Breezewood, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Howard Jr. and Bertha Marie (Delozier) Leaper. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Miller, after sharing 27 years of marriage; and his partner of ...

Mary Josette ‘Mary Jo’ Pearson

Mary Josette “Mary Jo” Pearson, 70, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Wesley and Rose Marie (Lockard) Callis. Surviving are her husband, Lynn R. Pearson, whom she married on June 23, 1979, at St. Mark’s; ...

Jeffrey Don Robison

Jeffrey Don Robison, 77, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Friends and family will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona; and from 10 until 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mirror.

Scott A. Baker

Scott A. Baker, 53, Williamsburg, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, the son of William Baker (Kathie) and Rebecca (Fornwalt) Baker. He married Cristy L. Emeigh on Dec. 31, 2013, at Niagara Falls. Surviving are his wife; his parents; four children: Josh Bice ...