Jesse Sheehan, 42, of West Mifflin, PA, formerly of R.D. Patton, died June 27, 2022. Born January 20, 1980 in Altoona, son of Dennis and Carole (Charney) Sheehan. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Ernest and Lucy (Strittmatter) Sheehan and maternal grandparents, Charles and Anne (Wannett) Charney, and several aunts and uncles. Survived by parents of R.D. Patton, sisters; Jacqueline (Anthony) Claudia of Boulder, CO, and Jill (Matthew) Tomb of Dublin, OH, also survived by 7 nieces...

Catherine “Katy” Wilt, 75, Chest Springs, died June 24, 2022 at home. Born April 7, 1947 in Spangler, daughter of the late Charles “Shocky” and Mary “Maw” (Little) McCoy. Preceded in death by a brother, Gerard McCoy. Survived by children; Tina (Leon) Adams, Allan “Sonny” Wilt, and Tonya Wilt, grandchildren; Ryan and Jarrid Adams, Jewelianna Wilt, and Kendra and Browdy Chapaloney, sisters; Sally Miller and Marilyn (Randy) Miles, sister in...

Joseph Blaise “Cuz” Lidwell, 72, of Ashville, formerly of California, died June 22, 2022 at his mother’s home in Ashville. Born January 4, 1950 in Altoona, son of Robert “Wimp” and Mary (Suckinos) Lidwell. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by mother, and these brothers and sisters; Mark (Frances Campilongo) of South San Francisco, CA, Amy (Mark) Lego of Gallitzin, Carrie (Eric) Hendrixson of Ashland, VA, and Patrick of Ashville. Also survived by numerous...

Doris (Hajzus) Vasses, 63, of Colver, passed away peacefully June 20, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Doris was born August 24, 1958 in Colver, daughter of the late John Sr. and Sophie (Makosy) Hajzus. Preceded in death by brother, John Jr., and sister Karen Grosik. Survived by husband, David Vasses, children; Valorie (Michael) Pettenati, Dewey ( Annie McMillen), Jessi (Eric) Hallett, and Jason (Holly Dignan), grandchildren; Hannah (Jeffrey Rodgers), Wyatt, Ian, Gina, Zachary, Evan,...

Michael D. Passanita, 56, Roseland Road, Coalport, died June 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born February 10, 1966 in Altoona, son of the late Ronald G. and Margaret “Peg” (Ebig) Passanita. Preceded in death by infant brother, John and sister, Theresa Williams. Survived by spouse, Daniel J. Moyer whom he married September 6, 2014 in Rehoboth Beach, MD. brother, Ron (Brenda Krise), sisters; Shelly (Kevin) Laffey, Nina (Stan) Kimberly, and Martina (Mark) Zeanchock. Also...

Paul E. Kopp, 94, Dysart, died peacefully June 15, 2022. Born September 27, 1927 in Dysart, son of the late Earl and Alfretta (Batts) Kopp. Preceded in death by wife, the former Helen Campbell on June 19, 2015, brother, Dale and his wife Karen, sister Joyce and her husband, Carl “Kay” Campbell, his beloved horse, Spitfire and his dog, Bridget. Survived by son, John (Sandy Fike), and daughter, Denise (Brian) Lamson , granddaughter, Megan Kopp and several nieces and nephews. Paul...

Victoria “Vicky”. Reighard, 88, formerly of Coupon, died June 7, 2022 at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Born October 17, 1933 in Coupon, daughter of the late Stanley and Joanne (Adamczyk) Klisiewicz. Preceded in death by brothers and sister; Stanley, John, Mary Pinowaski, Frank and Peter. Survived by children; Andrew Vingless, Cathy (James) Davis, Paula (James) Imler, and Michael Vingless, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sisters; Sophie Yartin and Anna Noel,...

Jeff Bradford, 58, Coalport, died May 28, 2022 at home. Born February 17, 1964 in Altoona, son of the late William Sr. and Margaret “Peggy” (Mallory) Bradford. Preceded in death by these brothers and sisters; Robin McCusker, William Bradford Jr., Nancy Traveny, and Todd Bradford. Survived by wife, the former Bonnie Ball, whom he married October 14, 1998 in Charlestown, WV, brother, Charles, sister, Kelli (Rob) Richard, and several nieces and nephews. Jeff enjoyed traveling with...

TSGT. Barry J. Segada, 44, of Gallitzin, died May 20, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born October 18, 1977 in Altoona, son of Ronald G. Segada and Karen E. (Stossel) Edmiston. Preceded in death by brother, Brian Segada in 2019, paternal grandparents, John and Regina Segada, maternal grandparents, Chester and Kathleen Stossel, brother in law, Ryan McBreen and step brother, Davey Edmiston Jr.. Survived by parents, Ronald and Cindy (Hines) Segada of Lilly, and Dave and...

Margaretta “Peggy” Grimes, 80, Lyleville, died May 15, 2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Altoona. Born June 18, 1941 in Lyleville, daughter of the late Lloyd and Sara (Peno) Ginter. Preceded in death by son, Robert “Bubba” on October 15, 2011, and sister in law, Jolene Ginter. Survived by daughter, Mary Kay (Joe) Dick of Lyleville, 5 grandchildren; Sarah, R.J., Emily, Timothy, and Karly, 4 great grandchildren, brother, Richard Ginter of...