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Mary Joan (Sisto) Baker

Mary Joan (Sisto) Baker, 87, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (McMillen) Sisto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ray Baker, in 1997; a daughter, Debra Joan (Baker) Boring; a son, Kenneth E. Baker; and brothers, Ronald and William Sisto; and an infant brother, Richard Sisto. Surviving are three sons: Raymond Carl Baker, Timothy Jay Baker and Dennis Leroy Baker; sisters: Angeline (Peggy) McFalls, Peggy Shevenock, Linda Walter and ...

Andrea Lynn Barton

Andrea Lynn Barton, 34, Altoona, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. She was born in Denver, Colo., daughter of the late Frank E. Sesack and Teresa A. (Mihalko) Sesack, and her beloved stepfather, John C. Speicher, whom she knew as “Dad.” In addition to her ...

Shelly A. (Steele) Clapper

Shelly A. (Steele) Clapper, 72, Roaring Spring, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring, with Pastor Ryan Gephart officiating. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Christopher E. ‘Chris’ Horton

Christopher E. “Chris” Horton, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday. He was born and raised in Altoona, the son of James D. “Don” Horton and the late Joyce E. (Dobson) Horton. Surviving are his beloved father, Don; a daughter, Mandy Horton (Brian Robinson); a ...

Marie L. ‘Mickey’ (Stevens) Mason

Marie L. “Mickey” (Stevens) Mason, 94, Narragansett, R.I., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Marion (Bender) Stevens. She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Daniel R. Mason. She leaves behind her brother, Joseph ...

Thomas Edward Myers II

Thomas Edward Myers II, 53, of Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, a son of Thomas E. and Carol (Vaughn) Myers. He is survived by his parents of Loretto; his three sons: Thomas E. Myers III of Northern Cambria, Jude Michael ...