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Larry James Foltz

Larry James Foltz, 77, Altoona, passed away on Monday. Larry was born in Windber, son of Russell and Margaret Foltz. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Nora M. (Stout) Foltz; and a sister-in-law, Janet E. Stout (Janet Horsch). He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill ...

Gary Orvis Howe

Gary Orvis Howe, 88, Saxton, began eternal rest on Saturday. He was born in Robertsdale, son of Charles C. and Nora K. (Sipes) Howe. He was a 1954 graduate of Robertsdale High School and was a member of the famous Robertsdale Tiger football dynasty that went undefeated in 28 straight games ...

Richard Allen McPhee Jr.

Richard Allen “Ricky” McPhee Jr., 34, died unexpectedly Friday. He was the son of Richard A. McPhee Sr. and the late Kym L. Woodring. Along with his father, Richard (Amber C. Lees), he is survived by siblings: Jacob R. McPhee and fiancee, Natalie Johnson; William H. Snyder III; and ...

James M. ‘Jim’ Mattas II

James M. “Jim” Mattas II, 78, State College, died early Sunday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James M. I and Dorothy (Shute) Mattas. On Dec. 3, 1984, he married Cheryl A. Coffman at Trinity United Methodist Church, ...

Karen Servello

Karen (Parshall) Servello, Altoona, died Saturday. She was born in Altoona. Surviving are her husband; three children; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Juniata.

Helen T. Tomassetti

Helen T. Tomassetti, 94, Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening, May 5, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 511 20th St., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.