All Obituaries

Reverend Terrence Thomas Smith T.O.R., of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception, USA died on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 in Altoona, PA. Father Terrence was born on 21 July 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, the child of Frank and Julia (Dodd) Smith. He was given the name Thomas at Baptism. Father Terrence entered the Franciscan Preparatory Seminary, Hollidaysburg, PA in 1959 and professed Solemn Vows on 27 June 1970. He was ordained to the priesthood on 13...

Raymund G. Iachini, 61, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maple Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ebensburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alfred D. and Katherine R. (McCulloch) Iachini. He is survived by three children: Chad Iachini, Monica Mock (Iachini), and Zachary Iachini; 3 brothers: Fred, John, and Tony Iachini; and a sister Suzanne Wise; and 6 grandchildren: Gia, Marco, Cora, Sadie, Malia and Bentley. Raymund was an Altoona High Graduate and worked in the family...

Darlene A. Weatherwalk, 70, Fallentimber, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harvey and Marie (Stiffler) Hornberger. She later married Frank Weatherwalk and he preceded her in death in 2020. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services.

Louis V. Rago, 66, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Domenick Rago and the late Rose (Colabove) Rago. On Oct. 31, 1987, he married Brigitte McCahren. He is survived by his loving wife, Brigitte; a son, Domenick (Kristen) Rago; two daughters: April Rago and Rebecca Rago; 6 grandchildren: Samantha Boose, Victoria Lafferty, Emilia Rago, Jonah Endress, Louis Rago and Rose Endress; 2 sisters: Dawn Marie Showalter and Julianne (Don) Wolford; and many nieces...

Helen G. DiPietro, 92, Altoona, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Francis and Sophie (Miller) Ryan. On Nov. 6, 1954 she married Peter DiPietro who preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 2004. She is survived by a daughter, Diana DiPietro of Altoona; a son, Michael DiPietro of Duluth Ga.; five grandchildren: Joseph Muhlbauer, Autumn and Aubriann DiPietro, Matt and Erin Steinbugl; and nine great-grandchildren: McKinley, Justin, and Jacob Muhlbauer,...

Dolores (Dee) M. Burchfield, 87, of Altoona, passed away Monday. Dee was born a first generation Italian American daughter of the late Gabriel and Columba (DiClemente) Diantoniis. Survived by daughters: Deborah (Ed) Ergler and Karen (Ron) George; sons: Robert Jr., Kevin (Sue), Stephen, and Mark (Tommi). Dee left behind a legacy of family including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, James (Pete) Diantoniis: sisters, Mary Jacobs, Gilda (Jill) Hammer,...

Michael “Mike” Verilla, 90, formerly of Altoona, passed away in Danvers, MA after a brief illness on October 12, 2023. Mike was born in Altoona and was the son of the late Anthony and Aurelia (Corso) Verilla. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise (Ianieri), who was the love of his life. Surviving Mike are a son, Richard (Christina) and two daughters: Chastain Scott and Monica Winter (Robert); four grandchildren: Nathan Verilla (Edva), Kailen Gordon (Andrew), Hadley...

Kevin L. Foor, 61, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald and Edna (Clinger) Foor. He is survived by six siblings: Cheryl (Bob) McManus, Don (Mary) Foor, Tim Foor, Barbara (Bill) Vickers, Sue Wolfe and Beth Foor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four siblings: Judith Martin, Donna Green, Kathy Foor and Scott Foor. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services.

James J. “Jim” BonGiorno, 62, of Duncansville, passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Angelo and Carmela (Baldessaro) BonGiorno. He later married Kathleen “Katie” Pfahler.  He is survived by: his loving wife of 44 years; four children: Angela BonGiorno, Joseph (Kalee) BonGiorno, Casey (Robert) Carnell and Elvis (Alexis) BonGiorno; 12 grandchildren: Kylie, Anthony, Shane, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Vian, Tito, Paige, Haley, Nazareth,...

Lawrence Paul Sprouse Jr., 75, Altoona, passed away after a brief illness Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Raised in Gallitzin, PA by his parents Lawrence Sr and Mary (Merlini) Sprouse, he lived most of his life in Altoona, PA with his wife Catherine (Butch), his high school sweetheart, as members of St. Therese’s parish.   He graduated from Bishop Carroll High School and then pursued studies at St. Francis and Penn State University. His many interests included  Penn...