Erminia A. "Ermy" Ruggiere, 93, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Salvatore and Stella (Gannarelli) Carosielli. On Oct. 21, 1951 she married Michael S. Ruggiere at St. Joseph's in Bellwood and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2016.

She is survived by one daughter, Anita, L. (Kon) Goebel, of Garden Grove, Ca.; 4 sons: Paul A. (Carol) Ruggiere of Bellwood, Joseph Ruggiere, of Weyauwega, WI., Michael S. Ruggiere Jr., of Altoona and Raymond R. (Susan), of Weyauwega, WI.; 2 grandchildren: Kelly Crownover, of Bellwood and Vincent T. Ruggiere, of Weyauwega, WI.; 1 great granddaughter, Lucia B. Crownover; a brother, Anthony (Kathy) Carosielli, of Tyrone and several nieces and nephews.

Ermy was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Carter, of CA.

Ermy was a 1949 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and received a Vocational Food Service Degree in Long Beach State from Orange Coast College in California.

She retired from Tyrone High School as a Food Service Manager. Prior to retirement she was a substitute teacher for VoTech.

She was past President of the Business and Professional Women and a member of Saint Anthony Society. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge and pinochle.

Ermy was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellwood.

At the request of the deceased, no public viewing will be held. Friends will be received at the 11am funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. Joseph's Church in Bellwood, 623 E. 3rd St. Bellwood PA 16617. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Ermy to St. Joseph's Church in Bellwood.