All Obituaries

Jude M. Wargo, 43, Pittsburgh, formerly of Altoona passed away unexpectedly Friday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Wally V. and Rose Marie (Gioiosa) Wargo. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Alicia Wargo of Brooklyn, NY; a brother, Damian (Maria) Wargo of Haverton, PA; three nephews: Dominic, Nicholas, and Augustin. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and his lifetime friends Matt Wineland and Tommy Cigno. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents:...

Dr. Darla Kaye Wilshire, 73, Altoona, passed away Thursday, suffering from a stroke. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Helen (Cherry) Houseman. She is survived by a son, Patrick (Jeannie) Wilshire; a brother, James (Sandi) Houseman; nieces: Cathy (Ben) Manning and Michelle (Bob) Mowchan; great-nieces: Fiona and Caitlin Manning; a cousin, Carol Cherry; her ex-husband and dear friend, Daniel (Deb) Wilshire; and her four-footed companions: Hudson and Hicks. Darla...

Luigi “Louis” DeRensis, 92, Altoona, went home to the Lord to sit on his most glorious porch of all on Tuesday, at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Michele and Antonietta (Macchiarola) DeRensis. He married Luigia “Gina” Iosue on Nov. 7, 1954, in Monacilioni, Italy. She preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 2000. He is survived by two daughters: Linda Mejia and Lisa DeRensis; two sons: Mike (Tish) DeRensis and Paul (Melissa) DeRensis; five grandchildren:...

Edith M. Laird, 71, Tyrone, passed away peacefully Tuesday at her home. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Clarence and Minerva (Shaffer) Shaw. She later married Paul Laird. Surviving is her loving husband; a daughter, Lori (Den) Weaver; a son, David (Kim) Webster; 3 grandchildren: Zackery, Paige, and Shyanne; 3 sisters: Carol (Mitch) Thomas, Doris (Denny) Spenser, and Beth May; a brother, Clarence (Lynn Litzinger) Shaw; and her cat, Sammy. Edith was a Union High School...

Lawrence “Larry” Massaro Jr., 89, passed away at UPMC Altoona on the morning of May 29, 2020. He was born in Altoona on June 6, 1930, the son of Lawrence Massaro Sr. and Catherine Massaro. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Olive (Weyandt) Massaro; his sons: Lawrence “Mel” Massaro III (Judy) and Patrick “Rick” Massaro (Jamie); five grandchildren: Laura “Nikki” Massaro Kauffman (Christopher), Catherine Massaro, Christopher Massaro (Karen),...

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.