Altoona Mirror

Dear Annie: I've been married to a wonderful man for 30 years. His family has always made me feel like an outsider - rude, dismissive, the works. Ten years ago, I finally stepped back from them. We reconnected briefly five years ago when his father passed

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a preemployment physical for my current position as a firefighter/EMT back in January. I had another preemployment physical for a new position with the fire department last month, and both physicians suggested a statin based on my hi

Friday, August 14 Cameras find you, people admire your shine and feel more special just for spending time with you. Aries (March 21-April 19) Additions and subtractions from the collective unconscious happens one song, one joke, one invention, one convers

Virginia Muffie died Thursday. Surviving are two daughters, Justina and Maxine; and two grandchildren, Roxann and Donna, whom she raised. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; a sister; and a daughter. "May you take comfort that Virgini

Jane Marie "Janie" (Hanawalt) Messner, 70, passed away Saturday, Aug 1, 2026, after a long battle with breast cancer. Surviving are her beloved husband of 54 years, Ray Messner Jr.; their son, Jason Messner, and his wife, Jamie, and their daughter, Athena

Tammy Jo Kinney, 60, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Betty Beatty. On June 26, 2015, Tammy married Patrick J. Kinney, the love of her life. Tammy is surviv

Patrick J. Owens, 62, Hastings, died Tuesday. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., son of the late Francis and Shirley (Shultz) Owens. Surviving are his wife, Donna; stepchildren, Deanna and Hugh; many grandchildren; and siblings: Kevin, Debbie, Laura and

Kevin E. Rhodes, 60, Martinsburg, died Monday. He was born in Martinsburg, son of Lloyd and Kathryn M. (Shultz) Rhodes. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children: Wade, Weston and Sadie; three grandchildren; and four siblings: Randy, Chr

Gladys M. McFadden, 91, Altoona, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was born in Guys Mills, Crawford County, daughter of the late George and Ila (Poly) Smith. On Oct. 18, 1952, she married William F. McFadden. They celebrated 58 years together bef

Douglas K. Reed, 65, of Altoona, died Monday. He was born in Lewistown, son of Herbert and the late Saralee (Yeater) Reed. Surviving are his father; his former wife, Lisa; and their two children, Devon and Delaney; and his son, Michael. A Celebration of L