All Obituaries

Susan L. Alleman, 66, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Phillipsburg, daughter of the late Stephen and Francis (Baxter) Geffert. She later married her loving husband, Bill Alleman Sr. She is survived by her husband; two sons: Bill (Stacy) Alleman Jr. and Jeremy (Nicole) Alleman; 7 grandchildren: Michael Pastore, Emilee Alleman, Madelyn Pastore, Jillian Alleman, Niko and Ben Smeal, and Natalie Alleman; a brother, Stephen Geffert; and several nieces and...

Bertha M. Raia, 91, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Celebration Villa of Altoona. She was born in Coalport, adopted by Anthony and Anna Dotto. She was first married to Leonard Boito from 1950 to 1982 and secondly married to Victor Raia, who preceded her in death on March 25, 2019. She is survived by two sons: Thomas Boito, of Altoona, and Anthony (Sandra) Boito, of Reading; and two grandchildren: Samantha Busch and Sean Stull. Bertha was a 1947 graduate of Reade Township High School. She...

Santina Mazzenga, 76, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pontecorvo, Italy, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (Santopietro) Iorio. She later married Saverio Mazzenga and he preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1997. She is survived by a daughter, Nadia, and husband John Schimminger Jr.; a son, Carlo Mazzenga; two grandchildren: Elise and Evan Schimminger; and two sisters: Gina and Lisa Iorio. Santina was a 1967 graduate of...

John P. McLucas, 94, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Altoona and was raised in St. John’s Orphanage in Cresson. He was the son of John A. McLucas and Verna (Flick) McLucas. On April 22, 1950, he married the love of his life, Esther J. McLucas, with whom he spent over 70 years. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2021. He is survived by his son, John M. McLucas and his wife, Juanita (Glover); two grandchildren, Michael J....

Darlene F. DePiro, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening, October 19th 2022 at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Eugenia (Coccarella) DePiro. She was married to her husband, Michael Walters, who she met November 6th, 1983. Surviving are her loving husband; a son, Michael A. DePiro-Walters (Tyler), and a daughter Jolene K. DePiro-Walters (Anthony); two grandchildren, Uriah and Ellianna; and a sister, Mary Jane (DePiro) Freidenbloom,  all from...

The Very Reverend Seraphin Joseph Conley, TOR, 88, died on 19 October 2022 at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, PA. Born 18 July 1934 in Boston, MA, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Milliken) Conley, Father Seraphin was given the name Joseph at Baptism. He entered the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Immaculate Conception, USA in September 1949 and professed Solemn Vows on 16 July 1956. After completing his studies at the Catholic University of America, Washington,...

Janet M. Azeles, 91, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (Weakland) Braun. On Sept. 28, 1953 she married Matthew O. Azeles and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1993. She is survived by two sons: Matthew G. (Bonnie) Azeles, of Lebanon and Todd D. (Michelle) Azeles, of Duncansville; 6 grandchildren: Matthew, Caroline, Jennifer, Lauren, Dane and Todd Matthew; 5 great-grandchildren: Ella, Cameron,...

Nancy L. Caso, 93, of Altoona, passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Donora, daughter of the late Sam and Nunziata (DiVentura) Malavolta; and was later adopted by her cousin, Anthony, and his wife, Carmel DiVentura. On May 28, 1949, she married Anthony J. Caso, who preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 2016, after 67 years of marriage.  Surviving are four grandchildren: Edward Sipes IV, Bobbi Jo Sponsler, Naomi Greskovich and Matthew Ruscio; five great-grandchildren: Emily,...

Michael Colombo, 88, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. Born to Cesar and Philomena, Michael was the youngest of 11 children. Beloved by his family, he is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Helen (Delricco), two children, Jim (Gabrielle) Colombo and Rita (Chip) Dart; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mike loved sports. He was a basketball coach in the 60s at St. Mark’s Elementary School, and never missed a Steelers,...

Regina E. Ventresca, 94, Altoona, passed away Monday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Petrogalo) DeMatteis; and raised by her sister, Corinda Rapina and her husband, Nicholas. On June 19, 1952, she married Edmund Ventresca who preceded her in death March 5, 1997.  Surviving are her daughter, Vicki (Charles) McCord; three grandchildren: Michael, Molly and Mikayla McCord; and two...