Benjamin George “Ben” Nagle, 72, of Altoona, passed away at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, on Wednesday evening. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Benjamin F. and Helen (Glass) Nagle. Ben married Diana Lynn Seidel on Sept. 11, 1976, in Bellwood. He is survived by his ...
Gary Steven Price passed away at home on April 24, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife, Betsie Price; and his four children: Quentin Price, Lacey Price, Steven (Karen) Cox and Lori Shields. He will also be lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Roy G. Price and Evelyn J. Price; as well as his brother, Jack Price. A proud graduate of Altoona Area High School in 1969, Gary served his country with honor, retiring from the Army as a Master Sergeant. He then later retired from Norfolk Southern. Gary was an avid train enthusiast, ...
Sally Anne Sprow, 87, of Altoona, died Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Homer Charles and Cora Louise (Mahaffey) Spiers. Surviving are her son, Jeffrey E. Sprow; grandson, Jeffrey E. Sprow II ...
Helen T. Tomassetti, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening with her family by her side at UPMC Altoona. Helen was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Romerowicz) Kocolowski. She married Ernest Tomassetti on June 23, 1951, at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic ...
Catharine “Emmie” Detwiler, 93, of Martinsburg, died Wednesday. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late D. Elwood and Mary (Kifer) Brantner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion “Amos”; children, Judy and Ronald; siblings: Jane, Fay, Edna, Dorothy, Rose, Thomas, Donald, Daniel, James and John. Surviving are a daughter, Debra; her grandchildren; and siblings: Diana, Carol, Bonnie, Arlene, Nancy, Rebecca, Clyde and Robert. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. until the service at noon Monday, May 12, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.
Frances L. “Fay” Gabany, 94, of Ebensburg, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona to the late Ronald and Maragret (Sheehan) Wyland. She was also predeceased by her husband, John; and siblings: David, Rosie and Gerald. Surviving are children: Bonita Moore, David, Gloria Dziabo, Douglas, Mary and Anita Malloy; many grandchildren; siblings: Lois, Jean, Paul, Ruth and Edward; and sister-in-law, Kathy Drass. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg. A funeral Mass will follow at 1 p.m. at Holy Name Church, Ebensburg.
