All Obituaries

Antoinette M. Reagan, 80, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Daniel and Angeline (Lo-Vetro) Sinisi. She married Thomas Reagan and he preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons: Michael and Christopher (Bobbi Jo) Reagan; a daugher, Karen (Scott) Kelly; 3 grandchildren: Nicole and Kasey Reagan, and Jessica Davis; and 5 great-grandchildren: Jhimenna and Yasmene Torres, Malachi, Lennox, Braylon, Sienna, and Hendrixx. She was preceded in...

Jan. 19, 1931 - May 14, 2020Paul J. Ciampoli, 89, Altoona, died peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donato and Ida (Gremese) Ciampoli. He married Caralee R. Mauk on Feb. 23, 1957. Paul was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School and a lifetime participant in the Altoona Area High School Alumni Band. He was a Korean War veteran, who proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, where he was a staff sergeant stationed in Korea and...

Dec. 7, 1919 - May 14, 2020 Geraldine E. Kines, 100, Altoona, passed away Thursday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William C. and Anna E. (Murray) Smith. She married Edward S. Kines III on Aug.12, 1939 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1993. Surviving is a daughter, Andrea; a son-in-law, Jeff; 3 grandchildren: Matthew, Rachael, and Zach; 4 great-grandchildren; and a brother, William. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemarie. Geraldine was a...

Feb. 6, 1929 - May 2, 2020Ilda I. Santa Maria, 91, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday in Frederick, Md. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Guy and Lucy (Iavasile) Santa Maria. She is survived by many cousins. Ilda was a 1946 graduate of Altoona High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She retired as a secretary from the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C. Ilda was a talented pianist and was a member of the AARP. She was a member of Saint John...

Richard A. Cherry, 74, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Gladys (Baker) Cherry. Surviving are his close friends: Scott and Patty Whitsel, Janet Hoffman, and longtime friend, Bill Scherden and wife, Donna. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

Bonnie J. Longo, 66, Altoona, passed away Thursday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marco and Stella J. (Napierkoski) Longo. Surviving are a son, Wayne Roth Jr.; three grandchildren: Cameron Roth of Lake City, Fla., Joseph Roth Jr. of Altoona and Tula Roth of Pittsburgh; two sisters: Linda Longo of Asheboro, N.C. and Darlene (Jeff) Cooper of Duncansville; and a brother, Mark Longo in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph C. Roth; and a...

Barbara J. Martino, 69, Altoona, passed away Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of William Sr. and Janet (Weise) Beauchamp. Surviving are three grandchildren: Raven Andersen and Matthew and Caleb Royer; four great-grandchildren; three brothers: William Jr., James (Deborah) and David (Shelby) Beauchamp; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, David Martino; a daughter, Tracey Andersen; and a stepbrother, J. Stephan Piper. Due to the COVID-19...

Elvira "Alyce" (Leoni) DiFiore, 98, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Giuseppi and Anna (Moscata) Leoni. On April 17, 1941, she married the late John A. DiFiore. Surviving are two daughters: Lana M. DiFiore of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Lorraine D. (Gary S.) Gasparovic of Virginia Beach, Va.; a grandson, John A. (Rachel) Mitchell of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and one great-granddaughter, Cora Mitchell. The family...

Elsie M. Carnevale, 84, Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Duncansville, passed away Monday in Vero Beach, Fla. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Otto and Marie (Skelley) Snyder. Surviving are three daughters: Valerie Carnevale McKeirnan (Kevin), Donna Schmid and Toni Tangeman (Richard); six grandchildren: Jesse of New Orleans, La., Cody of New York, N.Y., Devan (Nicole) in Germany, Erika of Sarasota, Fla., and Julian (Britney) and Megan Reid (Todd), both of Altoona; three...

July 12, 1940 - March 22, 2020 Ann Petrogallo, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morningat UPMC Altoona with family by her side. She was born in Altoona,daughter of the late Guy and Mary (Monti) Petrogallo. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maria Gochenauer and twobrothers, Joseph and Anthony. She had a sister, Sylvia. Ann also leftbehind a housemate, Deborah McGuire. Ann had many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and were part ofher life. Regardless of...