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Josephine S. ‘Usha’ Lysic

Josephine S. “Usha” Lysic, 84, of Lilly, peacefully passed away Sunday at home. She was born in Lilly, the daughter of the late Bolik and Josephine “Sibis” Przybys. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew C. Lysic Jr.; ...

Jeremy John Knuppenburg Nagle

Jeremy John Knuppenburg Nagle, 55 of Altoona, passed away Thursday. He was born in Johns­town, son of the late John and Cynthia (Knuppen­burg) Nagle. He married Rashell Helsel in 2018. Surviving are his wife of eight years; three sons: Brice and wife, Lindsey, Alec and Courtney, and Seth ...

Robert L. Patterson

Robert L. Patterson, 79, Duncansville, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gerald and Mary (Smith) Patterson. On July 22, 1991, he married his soul mate, Mary “Patti” (Modico) Patterson, in Manassas, Va. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 2021, due to ...

Melissa D. ‘Mitz’ Seevers

Melissa D. “Mitz” Seevers, 54, Gallitzin, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, where a funeral service will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

George J. Settle

George J. Settle, 86, Antis Township, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Huston Township, son of the late Edward F. and Margaret E. (Hoover) Settle. George was twice married, first to Iona Maxine Bridges on May 16, 1958, in Grazierville. She preceded him in death June 21, 2018. He ...

Harold P. Wyant

Harold P. Wyant, 80, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Roudabush) Wyant. He married Helen Casciotti in 1969. Surviving are his wife of 57 years; a daughter, Tricia Warmath (Doug) of Roaring Spring; a sister, Iva Boyer (Kent); and ...