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Nathalie Baye, French actor known for her warmth and versatility, dies at 77

PARIS — Nathalie Baye, a French actor who was a fan’s favorite for her down-to-earth charm and great versatility, has died. She was 77. French president Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to an actor “with whom we loved, dreamed and grew.” French media reported that Baye died on Friday in Paris from a neurodegenerative disease, quoting a statement from her relatives. “We loved Nathalie Baye so much,” Macron wrote in a message on X. “Through her voice, her smiles, and her modesty, she accompanied the past decades of French cinema, from Francois Truffaut to Tonie ...

Donald E. Dodson

Donald E. Dodson, 83, of Hollidaysburg, passed away April 7, 2026. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Nelson L. and Blanche O. (Johnston) Dodson. He married Zenith A. Hoover in 1964. She preceded him in death in 2024 after sharing 59 years of marriage. Surviving is a son, Dan, and ...

Douglas D. Drake

Douglas D. Drake, 77, of Cresson, passed away Thursday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel D. Drake and Olga A. (Pozycki) Drake; and his brothers, Gary W. Drake and Paul W. Drake. Douglas is survived by his wife of 32 years, Brenda (Weaver) Drake; sibling, Té Drake; sons, Roman G. Drake and Miles E. Drake; and daughter, Olivia R. Drake. Douglas joined the 101st Airborne Division, serving as a medic in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Soldier’s Medal. Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. funeral service Monday, April 20, 2026, at Sorge Funeral ...

Helen (Amick) Fowkes

Helen (Amick) Fowkes, 99 ½, of Lawrenceville, N.J., passed away at her home comforted by her daughter, Amy Aileen Fowkes; and her grandchildren, Cody Butler and Zane Zapata. Helen was born in Wells Tannery, Pa. She was raised in Claysburg and married her high school sweetheart, William Fowkes, on March 27, 1946. After traveling around the United States and the world with her Air Force husband and four children, she and Bill retired and moved to Blue Knob, near their relatives in the central Pa. area. They later moved to Punta Gorda, Fla., and became active in the community. Helen ...

Margaret L. Malovich

Margaret L. Malovich, 102, formerly of Bellwood, died Thursday evening at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center, Altoona. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late James and Sarah (Ayers) Barrett. On Dec. 3, 1948, in West Virginia, she married Joseph J. Malovich. He preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1994. Surviving are her three children: Joseph J. II and Robert P. Malovich and Sherryl L. Valdez; six grandchildren; and several great and great-great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family, preceded in death by siblings: Betty Forshey, William, Frank, Harry, Kathryn ...

Carol A. Martino

Carol A. Martino, 83, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2026. Friends and family will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Mirror.