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David W. Kurtz

David W. Kurtz, 84, of Bellwood, died Monday at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Hillside Community Church, Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the church. Arrangements are by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Carol J. Machiarola

Carol J. Machiarola, 83, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Coupon, a daughter of Eugene and Alma (Booterbaugh) Seymore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony “Oscar” Machiarola; son, Shawn Machiarola; siblings: Lorraine Marasco, ...

Mary Ann Norris

Mary Ann Norris, 83, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Myers) Houck. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Houck; and sister, Carol Houck. Mary is survived by her husband, Cloyd ...

Robert Paul ‘Bob’ Slattery Sr.

Robert Paul “Bob” Slattery Sr., 93, passed away July 22, 2026. He was born in Cresson, son of the late John and Ann (Barchen) Slattery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; brothers: John, Michael, Dennis and Tom; and children: Marie Market, Robert “Bob” Jr. and John. He is survived by a sister, Lenora; sister-in-law, Patty; children: James, Annie and Patrick “Pat”; and a large extended family. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. There will be no service. Private inurnment with Military Honors will take place in the future. Arrangements by Anderson Family Funeral Home & ...

Beverly A. Barner

Beverly A. Barner, 89, of Tyrone, died Friday at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of John E. and Ruth M. (Watson) Hand-Neugebauer. On the day she was born, her grandmother gave her the nickname “Toogie,” a name that stayed with her throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Donald (Doreen) Hand, William Hand and Kenny Hand; and her husband of 56 years, Francis G. “Bud” Barner. She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Don) Dillon Jr. of Tyrone; her son, Jeff (Brenda) Barner of Valencia; and her three ...

Gary L. Bechtel

Gary L. Bechtel, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday. He was born in Roaring Spring, a son of the late C. Carl and Nancy N. (Metzker) Bechtel. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a son, Christopher Bechtel; brothers, Lowell and Reed Bechtel; and many nieces and nephews. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Central High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, July 31, 2026, at Memorial Church of the Brethren, 210 N. Wall St., Martinsburg. Arrangements are by Fink & ...