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Bernadette A. Byrne

Bernadette A. Byrne, 83, of Ebensburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Cletus and Frances Ruth (Wayne) Kirkpatrick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Byrne; brothers: James, Leo Wayne, Lawrence Jerry and Father Cletus Kirkpatrick; and sisters: Barbara Fenchak, Mary Fenello and Ruth Johnson. Bernadette is survived by her children: Cynthia Byrne of Ebensburg, Bobbi (Joshua Poertner) Byrne of Indianapolis, Julie (David) Kovach of Ebensburg, Brian (Victoria) Byrne of Hollidaysburg and Susan (Jody Dumm) Byrne-Dumm of ...

Ruby A. (Sprow) Davis

Ruby A. (Sprow) Davis, 69, of Altoona, passed away Friday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Lloyd and Barbara (McCready) Sprow. Surviving are a daughter, Heidi Glatfelter and husband, Kurt, of Irvona; four grandchildren: Gavin, Hailie, Gage and Bryce; five great-grandchildren; a sister; and three brothers. Ruby graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1974. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and watching Stephen King movies. There will be no public services. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Louise J. Hinterberger

Louise Hinterberger, 92, of Altoona, returned home to her Lord on Friday. She was the daughter of Frank and Stephanie (Emerdinger) Eggerstorfer. Louise was born in Altoona, and spent her youth on Dutch Hill surrounded by friends and classmates, and had been a lifelong member of St. Mary’s ...

Dorsey Lonsinger

Dorsey Lonsinger, 50, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2026, after a stroke. Dorsey attended Altoona Area High School and lived in Altoona for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Barbara Lonsinger. Dorsey is survived by his wife, Nicole Lonsinger; ...

Alice Pollard

Alice Pollard, 86, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 5:30 until the 6:30 p.m. memorial service Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the Chapel at The Village of Morrison Cove, 429 S. Market St., Martinsburg, with Pastor Timothy Guyer officiating. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.

Jaye Spanik

Jaye Spanik, 76, of Blandburg, passed away Friday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Jay B. and Lillian M. (Thomas) McClellan. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Joel. Surviving are her husband, Tony; children Jason and Aaron Spanik, and Jennifer Skebeck; grandchildren: Olivia, Emma and Wade Spanik, Madilyn and Delaney Skebeck; siblings, Renee Gates and Jeffrey McClellan; and her nieces and nephews. Jaye was a 1968 graduate of Glendale High School. Friends and family will be received from 5 until the 7 p.m. service on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at McQuown ...