OBITUARIES

James M. Raihl

James M. Raihl

Oct 20, 2025

James M. Raihl, 50, of Altoona, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1975, in Altoona, son of James F. and Mary Raihl. Surviving are his parents, wife Jayme, two sons; Logen and James Raihl, stepson; Jaydon Cornelius, two brothers; Thomas and Robert, and by his mother-in-law; Gloria J. Cornelius. James was preceded in death...

Darlene R. Garlick

Darlene R. Garlick

Oct 18, 2025

Darlene R. (Doutrich) Garlick, 83, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence. Born June 4, 1942, Altoona, daughter of the late Ellery L. and Audrey M. (Kehler) Doutrich. Survived by her loving husband, C.R. “Dick” Garlick Sr.; daughter, Rhonda L. Graham and husband, Robert; son, C. Richard “Rich” Garlick and wife, Cathy;...

Walter J. Trybus

Walter J. Trybus

Oct 7, 2025

Trybus, Walter J., 87, Cresson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Born November 16, 1937, Lilly, son of the late Wladyslaw “Walter” and Joanna (Godzisz) Trybus. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Gertrude “Trudy” (McConnell) Trybus; beloved son, Michael Trybus; grandson, Shawn; brothers, John,...

Joseph C. Price

Joseph C. Price

Sep 29, 2025

Joseph C. Price, 45, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly from a sudden cardiac arrest on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home. Born March 14, 1980, Altoona, son of the late Joseph D. and the late Cathy J. (Rhone) Price. Preceded in death by his brother, Casey D. Price; and grandparents, Joseph E. Price, Dorothy Price-Davidson-Campbell, Franklin D. Rhone and Linda...

Rodney "Rod" R. David

Rodney "Rod" R. David

Sep 26, 2025

David, Rodney R. “Rod”, 72, Bellwood, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born May 20, 1953, Altoona, son of the late Ray N. David. Also preceded in death by his son, Matthew David. Rod is survived by his mother, Helen E. (Walters) David of Altoona; daughters, Nicole (Michael) Leshok of Sykesville...

Kenneth R. Bougher

Kenneth R. Bougher

Sep 20, 2025

Kenneth Robert Bougher, 81, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, under the watchful and loving care of his wife and daughter. Ken was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served two tours with the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. His service instilled in him a lifelong dedication to supporting fellow veterans. He received several...

Theresa R. Bowers Gallagher

Theresa R. Bowers Gallagher

Sep 20, 2025

Theresa R. Bowers Gallagher, 93, of Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday September 20, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1931, in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Katherine (Beckel) Smeltzer. Theresa was twice married to Jack Bowers and then to Russell Gallagher both of whom preceded her in death....

Susan L. Nicklaus

Susan L. Nicklaus

Aug 29, 2025

Susan L. Nicklaus, 63, Flinton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 20, 1961, Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, daughter of Andrew and Anne (Middlecamp) Sedor. Preceded in death by her father, Andrew Sedor. Survived by her mother, Anne Sedor; long-time companion and partner, Carlos Feliciano; children, Dawn Kennedy and Stephanie...

Roseanne Marie Decker

Roseanne Marie Decker

Aug 26, 2025

Roseanne Marie Decker, 37, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her home. Born January 29, 1988, Altoona, daughter of Thomas E. Decker Jr. and Paulette “Polly” A. Wood. Preceded in death by her grandfather, George E. Wood. Survived by her parents; daughters, Abbigail “Bug” Novak, Laila Novak, Aurora Novak and Lorelei Lucas; brothers, Chase R. McGeary and...

Janice B. Fowler

Janice B. Fowler

Aug 25, 2025

Janice B. Fowler,92, Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Monday August 25, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1933, daughter of the late Robert and Norva (Confer) Weiser. Janice married Robert H. Fowler who preceded her in death. Surviving are her three children: Cathy L Hammer (James), Robert Fowler (Margaret), and James Fowler (Jane). Also surviving are...

Robert J. Hamp

Robert J. Hamp

Aug 22, 2025

Robert J. Hamp, 90, of Tyrone, passed away Friday August 22, 2025, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. He was born on September 9, 1934, in Altoona, son of the late Richard O. and Martha E. (Park) Hamp. Surviving is his wife Marylin P. Hamp and his two nieces: Linda A. Hamp and Debra A. Metzler. Robert was preceded in death by...

Timothy "Tim" C. Eyer Sr.

Timothy "Tim" C. Eyer Sr.

Aug 20, 2025

Timothy C. Eyer Sr., 48 of Altoona passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Anaheim, California, son of the late Katharine L. McDermitt and Timothy W. Eyer. He is survived by fiancé, Wendy Benden, daughter Tessa (Don) Wendle, son Timothy Eyer Jr, daughter Taylor Eyer, son Trevor Eyer-Benden, daughter Charlie Eyer-Benden, daughter Frankie...

John David Strayer

John David Strayer

Aug 18, 2025

John D. Strayer, 78, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his residence. Born October 11, 1946, Altoona, son of the late John F. and Margaret “Helen” (Rudy) Strayer. Preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Bryan; and nephew, Shawn Bryan. Survived by his children, Staci Strayer, Altoona; and John C. Strayer and wife, Brenda, McKeesport; two...

Alice L. Wilson

Alice L. Wilson

Aug 14, 2025

Alice L. Wilson, 84, resident of Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab, Altoona, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born November 12, 1940, Altoona, daughter of the late William W. and Elizabeth E. (Rossiter) Davis. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerome L. Wilson; stepson, Jerome “Blair” Wilson; sister, Anna Mae Davis; brothers, William “Red” Davis, Barry Davis and Bob Davis....

Shirley Ann Shannon

Shirley Ann Shannon

Aug 11, 2025

Shirley Ann Shannon,90, of Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday August 11, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Frostburg Maryland, daughter of the late George and Anna (Richardson) Petenbrink. She married Jerome H. Shannon who preceded her in death. Surviving are her six children; Kathleen,...

Paul S. Sipes

Paul S. Sipes

Aug 3, 2025

Paul S. Sipes, 63, of Altoona, passed away at his home following a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on September 20, 1961, in Altoona, son of the late Jack E. and Gloria L. (Clifford) Sipes. Paul is survived by his siblings, Gloria Rinehart, Shirley Tussey, Carol Tipton, Barry, Dan, Tom, Ron Sipes, many nieces and nephews, and by...

Charles Clark

Charles Clark

Jul 31, 2025

Charles Clark, 87, of Altoona, passed away Thursday July 31, 2025, at the Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Waynesburg, PA son of the late Willis A. and Juanita (Queen) Clark. Surviving are his four sons, Patrick A. (Sandy), Charles W. (Jessica), David (Tammy), and Michael Clark. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...

Jesse C. Gregory

Jesse C. Gregory

Jul 29, 2025

Jesse C. Gregory, 38, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh. Born February 6, 1987, son of Patricia A. (Waugh) and the late James R. Gregory. Survived by his mother; daughter, Kaelynn Gregory; sisters, Megan Gregory and Mellissa Cotton; brothers, James Waugh and Tyler Gregory; grandmother, Dorothy Guie; stepfather, Cory Havlin; stepbrothers, Jordon and Cameron Havlin;...

John A. Walls

John A. Walls

Jul 27, 2025

John A. Walls, 32, of Altoona, passed away Sunday July 27, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1993, the son of John F. and Deborah L. (Wilson) Walls. Surviving is his mother, two sisters, Falynn N. Adams (George) and Madilynn Colbert; his niece, Joselynn Gingerich, nephew, Thaddeus Russell, Uncles, John and Stephen Wilson, and Aunt, Wanda Hawk. John was...

John W. Patterson Sr.

John W. Patterson Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

John W. Patterson Sr., 85, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday July 26, 2025. Born October 25, 1939, Claysburg, son of the late James W. and Mary Margaret (Leonard) Patterson. Surviving is his wife, Janet, two sons, John (Jocelyn), Christopher, a stepson, Bobby; 3 grandchildren, Alicia, Cody, Jasmine, two great grandchildren, Danali and Aspyn. Also survived...