All Obituaries

Mr. Jesse A. Moyer, 54, of Altoona, Pa, died at 12:25 AM, Monday January 23, 2023 at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, after brief illness. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Moyer was born in Altoona, Pa. on October 17, 1968, son of the George G. Moyer and late Dorothy L. (Zeak) Moyer. He married Joyce L. Plummer who died November 23, 2021 in Altoona, Pa. Jesse work at trucking industry for 20 years. He was a member of Riggles Gap Bible Church in...

Peter Michael Rossi, 74, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2022 at his home. Born May 1, 1948, DuBois, son of the late Anthony L. and Maybelle M. (Mater) Rossi. Survived by his wife, Barbara J. (Rafacz), whom he married on May 25, 1974 in Huntingdon; son, Jacob J. Rossi, at home; and brother Anthony L. Rossi, DuBois. Peter was a 1966 graduate of Dubois Central Catholic High School. He then attended Penn State University, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in...

Thomas C “Pepe” DePue, 79, DuBois, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord and his sweet bride Therese on Christmas Day at Christ the King Manor, Dubois. He was born August 26, 1943 in Easton, PA son of the late Richard Masters and Ruth (Pensyl) DePue. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Richard S. DePue. He married Therese A. Shaunessy who preceded him in death on January 17, 2004. Surviving are his three sons, Thomas J. DePue and wife Andrea of DuBois,...

Edward G. Baker Sr., 84, Altoona, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Guardian Healthcare Altoona. Born April 13, 1938, Altoona, son of the late Francis P. and Loretta A. (Blake) Baker. Preceded in death by his son, Edward Paul Lauver; and brothers, John and Frank Baker. Survived by his wife, Catherine L. (Soult); sons, Edward Baker Jr. and fiancée Linda; Richard Lauver; Gary Baker; and Thomas Wiesinger, all of Altoona; daughters, Jeannie Laughlin and fiancé Bill,...

Agnes Patricia Vasas, 68, resident of Graystone Manor, Altoona, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. Born May 19, 1954, daughter of the late Warren H. and Orpha A. (Sanders) Noel, Sr. Preceded in death by her siblings, Cathy Rossbach, William Noel, Warren Noel Jr. and Maureen Noel. Survived by her children, Eric Vasas and wife Catherine, Roaring Spring; Kendra Smith and husband Adrien, Altoona; grandchildren, Damien, Owen and Alexandra Vasas; Cierrah Matthew and Jarred Smith; and siblings,...

Tyler S. Hammel, 31, of Bellwood, passed away Monday at Shadyside Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Robert Hammel and Christine A. DeArmitt. He worked as a self-employed auto mechanic. Tyler was a Christian. He was a 2010 graduate of Altoona Area High School and enjoyed cars, computers, nature, outdoors and traveling. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Emily A. Roberts of Nebo, N.C.; and his fiancee, Jessie A....

Daniel J. Helsel, Jr., 59, Altoona, passed away October 28, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 15, 1963, Johnstown, son of Daniel J. and Alberta R. (Ainsworth) Helsel, Sr. Preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. Survived by his loving wife, the former Sarah L. Flynn, whom he married on July 2, 2004 in Hanover Borough, PA. Also survived by his two children, sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Daniel worked for Yellow Cab and Transfer in Altoona. He loved listening to rock...

Barry Alan Behe, 62, of Altoona, died at 10:38 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, Pa on November 25, 1959, son of the late John Joseph (Jack) and Dolores Louise (Pete) (Gority) Behe. He retired in April 2022 as a Customer Service Representative at IQOR Altoona, with 10 years of service. Barry was a member Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa. He was a 1978 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed art,...

Colleen A. Douglass, 82, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Marlett) Riggleman. Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen Douglass, and her fiancé, Mike DeFrancesco, of Altoona; a grandson, Troy DeFrancesco, whom she adored; a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Douglass and his wife, Mary Catherine, of Reisterstown, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Colleen was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Pecze, 73, of Altoona, Pa., died at 10:37 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her residence, after an extended illness. Ginny Pecze was born in Johnstown, Pa on February 17, 1949, daughter of the late Stephen Louis and Dorothy E. (Jones) Pecze. She retired in 2011 as Waitress & Housekeeper at Tom & Joe’s Restaurant and Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament with 25 years of service. She was of the Protestant Faith. Ginny was 1967 graduate of...