John William Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away Nov. 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of Harold and Clare Ann (Garman) Patton. John was preceded in death by his parents; and father and mother-in-law, Grover and Martha Spotts. He is survived by his ...

Charles “Charlie” Benedetto, 85, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Antis Township, a son of the late Giovanni “John” and Maria Antoinette (Creatura) Benedetto. Surviving are his grandchildren: Ryan (Kelsey Moore) Snyder and Trevor (Addy ...

Melvin “Mebs” Caldwell Lewis III, 62, of Tyrone, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. He was born in Tyrone on Jan. 25, 1963, the son of the late Melvin and Patricia (Thompson) Lewis Jr. Mebs is survived by his son, Shane Lewis; grandsons: Bowin Ryder, ...

Eleanor C. “Ellie” Dean Simm, 98, went home to be with the Lord late Friday evening Dec. 5, 2025, at Homewood Living Center, Martinsburg. She was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Altoona, daughter of the late George N. and Yesmene (Abdallah) Jacobs. She was twice married, first on April 17, 1947, to ...