Joseph “Joe” Snyder, 77, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2025, at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward B. Snyder and Gladys P. (Hoffman) Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, Billy and Joseph “Butch”; daughter, Tracey; siblings, Margaret ...

Stephen Robert “Steve” Eger, 68, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona. A ...

Shawn Ellis, 62, Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Fred and Sylvia (Marie) Ellis. He is survived by a daughter, Ciara; a granddaughter, Lexi; and a brother, Greg. He was preceded in death by siblings, Tracy and Wendy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. ...

Ronald L. Filer, 93, of Hollidaysburg, died Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gordon and Dorothy (Ricketts) Filer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores “Dee”; his sister, Linda; and two great-grandchildren. Surviving are children; Bill, Betsy Ellis, Brian and ...