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Charles E. Yon

Charles E. Yon, 69, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Mary (Moyer) Yon. He married Nancy Stotler Smith in 2000. Surviving are his wife of 26 years; a daughter, Amy Whaley; siblings: Steve and Lori; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chuck graduated from Somerset High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired as a boat tech. Chuck enjoyed fishing, hunting and model airplanes. There will be no services at this time. Cremation service by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Edward G. Garlena

Edward G. Garlena, 76, of Lakemont, passed away Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward W. and Mary Jane (Bushby) Garlena. He married Nancy Wiedemer in 1972. Surviving are his wife of 53 years; and a daughter, Elizabeth Garlena. He graduated from St. Charles College in ...

Lee T. Papadeas

Lee T. Papadeas, 73, Altoona, passed away April 7, 2026. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Theodore L. “Ted” and Helen (Mastos) Papadeas. Lee was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Papadeas. Surviving are his sister, Cheryl Papadeas; aunt, Sophie Woodall; nieces and nephews: Krista Johnson, Ronald Samuel II, Stephanie Barr and Stevie Summerville; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved dog, Jake. At the family’s request, a private service was held Monday, April 13, 2026. Arrangements were by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.

Helen M. (Yeager) Reigh

Helen M. (Yeager) Reigh, 96, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Mitchel) Yeager. She married Robert W. Reigh in 1950, who preceded her in death in 2013 after sharing 62 years of ...

Travis E. Replogle

Travis E. Replogle, 41, of Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. Born in Altoona, he was the son of Robb Replogle and Jennette (Kimber­ling) Novak. Travis is survived by both parents; grandmothers, Christine Replogle and Fran Kimberling; stepmother, Lori Miller; stepfather, ...

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Rhodes

Gerald “Jerry” Rhodes, 91, Altoona, took his final flight and had a safe landing at his final home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Clair and Edith (Rummel) Rhodes. On Feb. 1, 1957, he married the love of his life, Ramona ...