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Carol A. Lotz

Carol A. Lotz, 90, of Staunton, Va., passed away Friday. She was born in Salemville, daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Gladys Savina (Rock) Baker. Carol was preceded in death by a brother, James. Surviving are children: Andrea Lotz Fountain, John Mark Lotz and Bryan Ray Lotz; grandchildren: Bryan John Lotz, Caomi Lotz Newcomb and Guy Matthew Lotz; and sister, Beverly Gail Baker. Carol worked as a Registered Nurse, graduating from Altoona Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Fink & ...

John William Patton

John William Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away Nov. 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of Harold and Clare Ann (Garman) Patton. John was preceded in death by his parents; and father and mother-in-law, Grover and Martha Spotts. He is survived by his ...

Charles ‘Charlie’ Benedetto

Charles “Charlie” Benedetto, 85, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Antis Township, a son of the late Giovanni “John” and Maria Antoinette (Creatura) Benedetto. Surviving are his grandchildren: Ryan (Kelsey Moore) Snyder and Trevor (Addy ...

Melvin ‘Mebs’ Caldwell Lewis III

Melvin “Mebs” Caldwell Lewis III, 62, of Tyrone, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. He was born in Tyrone on Jan. 25, 1963, the son of the late Melvin and Patricia (Thompson) Lewis Jr. Mebs is survived by his son, Shane Lewis; grandsons: Bowin Ryder, ...

Eleanor C. ‘Ellie’ Dean Simm

Eleanor C. “Ellie” Dean Simm, 98, went home to be with the Lord late Friday evening Dec. 5, 2025, at Homewood Living Center, Martinsburg. She was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Altoona, daughter of the late George N. and Yesmene (Abdallah) Jacobs. She was twice married, first on April 17, 1947, ...

Barry J. Sipes Sr.

Barry J. Sipes Sr., 74, of Altoona, passed away on Friday at Cedarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tyrone. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Jack and Gloria (Clifford) Sipes. Survived by son, Barry J. Sipes Jr. (Ashley); and daughter, Dr. Kelsey Sipes. Barry is also survived by his siblings: Tom, Danny, Ronnie, Gloria, Carol and Shirley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. Private interment will be ...