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Wilbur D. McConnell Sr.

Wilbur D. McConnell Sr., 58, of Altoona, passed away June 8, 2026. Friends will be received from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Altoona Full Gospel Church, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Michael Irvin McIntyre

Michael Irvin McIntyre, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday at his residence in Freedom Township, East Freedom. He was born in Altoona, the son of James W. McIntyre and the late Carole F. (Richardson) Reed. Surviving are his father; his stepmother, M. Kathleen McIntyre; nephews, Stephen ...

Nancy Anne (Hughes) Smith

Nancy Anne (Hughes) Smith, 87, formerly of Altoona, passed away at her home in Raleigh, N.C., May 28, 2026. She was born in Cresson, to Donald and Teresa (Callan) Hughes. Nancy retired from Penn State University in 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Smith; her son, ...

James Alton Snouffer

James Alton Snouffer, 78, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late James Alton and Marian C. (Rhine) Snouffer. On June 26, 1971, he married Winifred M. Davinsizer at Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood. Surviving are ...

Tom D. Wertman

Tom D. Wertman, 77, of Lakemont, passed away June 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Charles “Lefty” and Grace (Long) Wertman. He married Martha Baldauf in 1984. Surviving are his beloved wife of 42 years; three daughters: Ginger Baker (Dan), ...

James Alton Snouffer

James Alton Snouffer, 78, of Altoona, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror.