All Obituaries

FUNERAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE Ramona A. Paden, 74, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Midtown Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Watson K. Champeno and Alice R. (Eckard) Rodgers, and raised by her late stepfather, Earl M. Rodgers. She is survived by a daughter, Marie (Jason) Conklin, of Bath, PA; a son, Vaughn Nale Jr. (Brian G. Sosna); 4 siblings: Tina Grimme, Lynda Long (Steve), Ronald (Holly) Champeno, all of Altoona and Melvin Eric (Darlene) Rodgers, ...

Jacob N. Vasile, 86, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and Ruth (Dunn) Vasile-Hoenstine and step-father, Alvin Hoenstine. On September 6, 1994, he married Betty Garman in Winchester, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife; a son, Robert Scott Vasile; a daughter, Melissa Vasile; granddaughter, Shelby (Alex) Beaucage; great-granddaughter, Paisley Grace; and sister in law and brother in law, Jesse and Linda Williams. Jacob was ...

David Nicholis “Nick” Bell, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David and Marjorie (McKee) Bell. On Feb. 26, 1988, he married Carol Miller. Surviving are his loving wife; two daughters, Jodi (Regis) Watt and Nikki Ernest; four stepchildren: Terry (Brenda) Figart of Altoona, Tina (Bill) Stayrook of Hollsopple, Tammy (David) Nichols of Las Vegas, Nev. and Bobby (April) Savino of Williamsburg; six ...

Carey R. Smith Baker, 61, of Altoona, Pennsylvania entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Carey was born on July 4, 1964, in Roaring Spring, PA., to the late Benny L. Smith and the surviving Elizabeth L.  “Betty” (Gesser) Smith. In addition to her father, Carey is preceded in death by her sister, Candy Smith. Carey is survived by her loving son, Patrick “Shane” Baker of Altoona, PA., her sister’s; Cara R. ...

Sharyn A. Askey-Kemberling, 80, of Altoona, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Sharyn was born in Lancaster, PA., to the late Catherine C. (Crum) and Silas N. Ringler, Sr on May 15, 1945. In addition to her parents, Sharyn is preceded in death by a loving son Gary Askey and her brothers and sisters, Catherine, Silas Jr., Charlotte, June, Sara, Johanna, John, Donna, Dave, and Phil. Sharyn is survived by her loving children; Ed (Sandy) ...

Michelle Lee Pope, 51, of Altoona Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 3, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Altoona. Michelle was born on July 12,1974 in Altoona to Ernest Pope Jr and Arlene (Nagle) Warner. Michelle attended the Life Skills program at Altoona Area High School where she graduated in 1995. After graduation, Michelle attended Skills of Central Pennsylvania where she made many lifelong friends until her "retirement" in 2019. Michelle had ...

James T. “Jimmy” Wilson, 82, of Altoona, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2026 surrounded by his family in Altoona, Pa., Jimmy was born on November 29, 1943 in Altoona, PA., to the late Emma Rhodes Gallagher and the late Earl S. Wilson. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his loving brother-in-law Calving Williams, his nephew Calvin Williams, Jr., and his sisters Donna Nead and Sandra Salyards. Jimmy is survived by his loving ...

Joan B. Weidlich, 90, Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Monday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Tyrone. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Francis George and Catherine (Elizabeth) Fagan. She was twice married: first to the late Frederick Paul Goss, and secondly to the late Frank Weidlich Sr. Joan is survived by three children: Pamela A. Heaverly of Altoona, Robin (Stephen) Snyder of Greenwood and Frank R. (Renee) Weidlich Jr. of Altoona; six ...

Gayle S. Larsen, 85, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Clara (Whitfield) Taylor. She was first married to Charles “Bud” Campbell, who preceded her in death; and later married John Larsen who also preceded her in death. Gayle is survived by a son, Larry (Maria) Campbell; three grandchildren: Dylena (Campbell) Diehl, Joshua Anspach and Jimmy Moyer; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jackie ...

Terrence H. Over, 74, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George C. And Mary C. (Hall) Over. On May 20, 1978 he married Majorie J. Maier. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie; 4 sons: Nicolas, Martin (Marcie), Conrad and Patrick; 3 grandchildren: Violet, Elliott, and Nicolas; and 2 siblings: Gregg (Lynette) Over and Patrice (Richard) Wylie. He was preceded in death by two sons: Jordan and ...