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Barbara A. Sanchez

Barbara A. Sanchez, 83, Allegheny Township, Cross Keys, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her residence with her husband and her special friend, Barb, by her side. She was born in Johns­town, daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Gaston) Mattern. On July 1, 1989, she married Philip A. Sanchez in Duncansville. Surviving are her husband: Phil; two daughters, Kim (Ken) Ottis and Tracy (Carey) Kain; two stepchildren, Dana Hainley and Joseph (Robin) Sanchez; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friends, Barbara Koofer and Bertie Franks; a sister, Donna Wehner; and a ...

Barry M. Sloter

Barry Mitchell Sloter, 63, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday at his home after a prolonged illness and lifetime of medical battles. He was born in Bradford, son of the late Wayne and Alma (Meadows) Sloter. On May 25, 1991, he married Dorothy Marie Horton at St. Mary’s Catholic ...

Dayne L. Thomas

Dayne L. Thomas, 87, Dover, Ohio, passed away Monday at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Dayne L. and Anna (Siegler) Thomas. Dayne leaves behind his family, including his wife, Rachel (Ickes) Thomas; his son, Dayne (Angie) Thomas of Bolivar; ...

Charles Thomas “Tom” Andros Sr.

Charles Thomas “Tom” Andros Sr., 89, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Harry and Helen (Basaites) Andros, who immigrated to the United States from Greece. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and 13 ...

Chad D. Barnes

Chad D. Barnes, 49, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2025, at home. Friends will be received from 2 until the 6 p.m. funeral service Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Mt. Hope Church, Blue Knob. A full obituary will run in Wednesday’s paper. Arrangements by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.

Janet E. Blattenberger

Janet E. Blattenberger, 82, Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home. She was born in Woodbury, daughter of the late Ray C. and M. Romaine (Frederick) Teeter. On Oct. 10, 1964, she married Kenneth R. Blattenberger at Woodbury Church of God, and he preceded ...