All Obituaries

Jan 15, 1983 – March 16, 2023 Fernando Santiago, 40, of Altoona, formerly of Florida, passed away Thursday after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Fernando Sr. and the late Jesusa (Alduja). Surviving are a daughter, Evanely Velazquez (Hunter) of Wayne, MI; and best friend and life-partner, Cat Hertel of Altoona; and special friend, Alesia “Mom” Miller. There will be no public services.  Arrangements by Sorge...

Sept 29, 1937 – March 14, 2023 Beverly Johnson went home to be with her Lord and Savior whom she loved and served and to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Earl F. and Charlotte (Houseman) Reed. She married Merle H. Wagner Jr., who preceded her in death in 1988. She then married Elmer J. Johnson in 1994, who preceded her in death in 2019. Surviving are a son, Randy J. Wagner and wife Pam of Altoona; stepson, Alan Johnson and wife...

Oct 19, 1930 – March 13, 2023 Margaret C. (Barroner) VanAllman, 92, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at Celebration Villa of Altoona. She was born in Frankstown, daughter of the late Ethel C. Barroner. She married Robert E. VanAllman Sr. on Feb 14, 1949, who preceded her in death in 2011, after 62 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter Joy E. Wilfong of Hollidaysburg; a son, Dennis M. and wife Diane of Duncansville; and two granddaughters: Daria and Erica.  She was...

Jul 3, 1964 - March 10, 2023 John D. Byers Jr., 58, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Northern Cambria, son of the late John D. Sr. and Dora (Bailey) Byers. Surviving are a son, David; a brother, Kenneth West; a nephew, Matthew Bailey; four nieces: Heaven and Ashley Bailey and Neveah and Kaydance West; a great nephew, Gary; and a great niece, Skyler. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Bailey. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family....

March 21, 1957 - March 6, 2023 Susan M. Walter, 65, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Montefiore. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Nancy (Shannon) Blyler and the late George Blyler. She married Scott Walter in 2004. Surviving are her husband of 19 years; a daughter, Shawna; two sons: Rick and Dylan; a stepdaughter, Jessica; eight grandchildren; her mother of Altoona; two sisters; two brothers; and a special cousin, Bonnie. She loved going to the beach. Friends will be received...

Oct 23, 1937 – March 3, 2023 Clair J. Diehl Sr., 85, of Puzzletown, passed away Friday.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Myrtle Diehl.  He married Lois J. Haman in 1959. Surviving are his wife 63 years; five daughters: Sonia Pike, Ann Kelly (Dennis), Rena Hoover (Joe), Jane Holsinger, Laura Fagan; four sons: Clair Jr. (Barb), Philip (Karen), Matt (Danielle), James; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dory Sell. Clair graduated...

Peter Bennett Reeves, 63, a long-time resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania passed away on March 3, 2023. We would like to believe that his body is now whole and his spirit free. He was born in Lexington Park, Maryland at Patuxent River Navy Base on August 15, 1959 to his late parents, Mary Carr Reeves and Lawrence Reeves. He is survived by his sister, Melody Williams and her husband, Steve Williams; his nieces, Miriam Yavener and Rachel Johnson; his nephew, Max Yavener; and his grandnephew,...

May 13, 1942 – March 2, 2023 George H. Creamer Sr., 80, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond and Joan Creamer. He married Nancy L. Litz, who preceded him in death in 2002, after sharing 40 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Vaughn of Frankstown; a son, George Jr. of Hollidaysburg; six grandchildren: Brandi, Tommy, Brian, Christine, Abby, Christian; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and...

April 27, 1932 – March 2, 2023 Thomas L. Sutch, 90, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at Celebration Villa at Shippensburg.  He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Joseph and Madeline (Costlow) Sutch.  He married Julia “Judy” Hitchings in 1953. Surviving are his wife of 70 years; three daughters: Terrie Sutch (Mitch), Bonnie Ciserano, and PJ McGuigan (Jack); three sons: Tom, Mike, and Jim (Carole); seven grandchildren: Dominick, Julia, Jimmy, Joey,...

May 14, 1964 – March 1, 2023 Sharon K. (Glass) Drexler, 58, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul E. Sr. and Verna J. (Jackson) Glass. She married Thomas P. Drexler on September 17, 1988. Surviving are her husband of 34 years; a daughter, Ashley M. Nash; a son, Scott M. Barb (Julie); a grandson, Paul Nash IV (Riley); a great granddaughter, Layla Nash; a sister, Becky Klock (Mike); two brothers: Paul E. Jr. (Nancy)...