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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 ...

Patricia L. Walls

Patricia L. Walls, 98, of Lakemont, passed away Thursday. She was born in Burnside, daughter of the late Norman and Zada (Long) Hollen. She married J. Lee Walls on April 27, 1968. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 2008. Surviving are a sister, Catherine “Kitty” McGarvey, of Burnside; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry; seven sisters: Mary Edna Bolvin, Marjorie Hollen, Shirley McMasters, Charlotte Brink, Georgianna Rieg, Lornabelle Miller and Doris Kulish; and a brother, William Hollen. Patricia was a graduate of Harmony High ...

Robert A. Whitsel

Robert A. Whitsel, 89, Cresson, peacefully passed away Thursday at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mill Creek, son of the late Alexander and Anna Mae (Hall) Whitsel. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Kay Kopera. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Nancy ...