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Kenneth L. Kumpf

Kenneth L. Kumpf, 70, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral and Cremation Care Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Donna L. McIntyre

Donna L. McIntyre, 76, a resident of Homewood Living, Martinsburg, formerly of Duncansville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the home. Arrangements are by Harry E. Miller Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 810 Bedford St., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Timothy W. Mosel

Timothy W. Mosel, 76, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George K. and Alma (Imler) Mosel. He married Constance L. Boland on July 9, 1982, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Connie; a son, Timothy W. Mosel Jr. (Sandra) of Williamsburg; two stepsons, Richard M. Holland of Newry and Kristin M. Holland of Duncansville; two grandsons, Jonathan Mosel and Caleb Mosel; two stepgrandchildren, Morgan Holland and Jason Hughes; a step-great-granddaughter, Allyson Hughes; a brother, George K. Mosel (Mary) of Harrisburg; a ...

Joan C. Orner

Joan C. Orner, 95, Altoona, passed away Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wilson T. and Velma M. (Hopkins) Hamler. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Orner; a son, Scott Orner; and her twin sister, June Ehgartner. Surviving are a son, Gary D. Orner; and a sister, Patricia Wertz. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School and retired as a secretary from Blair Honda. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and visiting with neighborhood friends. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. Arrangements are ...

David Kevin Powers

David Kevin Powers, 68, of Huntingdon, passed away May 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in East Meadow, N.Y., son of the late Alfred and Geraldine (Newkirk) Powers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby “Kay” Newkirk; and close uncle, ...

John Arthur ‘Jack’ Shaner

John Arthur “Jack” Shaner, 92, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John S. Shaner and Mary Ila (Barnett) Shaner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul S. Shaner; sons, James C. Shaner and Ronald M. “Ronnie” Shaner and his wife, Elsa M. Reep Shaner, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2006. Jack was first united in marriage to Catherine L. Yonkosky in July 1953. He later married Elsa M. Reep. He was a 1952 graduate of Altoona High School and proudly served his country in the United ...