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Patricia L. ‘Patti’ Gill

Patricia L. “Patti” Gill, 71, Northern Cambria, passed away Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Olear) Pawlikowski. Surviving are her loving husband of 47 years, Deacon Gary, Northern Cambria; son, Chris (Jenn) Gill, Pennfield, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Coleston and Kennady. Patti retired as a bank teller and had worked at several local banks throughout the years. Her strong values and faith were a guiding light throughout her life. Her deep love for the church and her commitment to helping ...

Benjamin George ‘Ben’ Nagle

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

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

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

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

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.