Mante Barnes Funeral Services Live Stream

Manté L. Barnes, 30, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Altoona. Manté was born in Altoona, PA, on June 13, 1995, to Derrick Jones and Rona Barnes, just minutes before his loving twin, whom he has rejoined in the kingdom of heaven, Marshé Barnes.

Manté is survived by his loving sister, Carlona M. Brevard of Altoona; his "Pops," Carl J. (Stephanie Clark) Brevard of Altoona and his mother Carol Brevard of Pittsburgh, PA., his sisters: Joyce J. Brevard of Austin, TX., and his sister, Cheyanne M. Washington, of Altoona; aunt, Rhonda White (William White), of Altoona; uncles, Richard Barnes (Linda), of Altoona; and Uncle Charles White of Pittsburg, PA.,  aunt, Kimberly Hatfield, of Pittsburgh; aunt, Jeannette Jones-Hill (Larry Hill), of Bowie, Maryland; aunts: Lee Grace Jones, of Pittsburgh; Linda Jones, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Naomi Jones, of Cleveland, Ohio, Marcia Hawkins of Simpsonville, South Carolina and aunt, Kay-D Lane, of Butler; as well as a slew of cousins and loving friends.

In addition to his twin, Marshé, Manté is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sharon Barnes and Henry Brown; his paternal great-grandmother, Vera White; his aunts and uncles, William "Buggy" Barnes, Evelyn Hatfield, Marcella Madden and Ronnie Barnes.

Manté was Christian by faith and grew up as a member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Manté was a graduate of Altoona Area High School in the class of 2013 where he was a three sport athlete getting his letter for Varsity Sports in Football, Wrestling and Track & Field, where he excelled in Pole Vault. Manté was in Honors classes, excelling academically, as well. Manté had a radiant smile and made a friend out of anyone. He worked hard at anything he put his mind to and most recently pursued a mixed martial arts career training in Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Doe, and Boxing all based off his wrestling foundation, where he racked up over 70 victories throughout his high school career. Manté also loved playing baseball in his younger years, being one of the  leading home run hitter every year he played at East End for McAbee's subs.

Friends and family will be received for a viewing on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 4 PM until 8 PM at the Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 4th Street, Altoona, PA., 16601.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12 Noon at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2121 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA., 16602. Friends and Family will be received from 10 AM until the start of the Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be donated in Manté's name to TMC Funeral Funding to help with funeral expenses https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/funeral-expenses-for-mant-l-barnes/15042/

The family would like to extend and invitation for folks to join them immediately after the services at Mount Zion for a repass and celebration of Mante's life at Father Kelly Hall, 2412 5th Street, Altoona, PA., 16601. All our welcome to come share your stories and fun times shared with the wonderful twins.