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 ...

Barry J. Sipes Sr., 74, of Altoona, passed away on Friday at Cedarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tyrone. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Jack and Gloria (Clifford) Sipes. Survived by son, Barry J. Sipes Jr. (Ashley); and daughter, Dr. Kelsey Sipes. Barry is also survived ...