Shirley L.

Fedeli

Shirley L. Fedeli, 97, passed away Sunday at Penn Highlands Tyrone peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was born in Jamestown, New York, daughter of the late Paul R. Leach and Alice (Lewis) Leach.

She was preceded in death by Guido J. Fedeli on Dec. 6, 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Debra (Michael) Finochio; two sons Joseph (Sue) Fedeli and Daniel J. Fedeli; 6 grandchildren: Vincent (Amber), Nicholas (Patrick), Kristen (Joe), Megan (Nick), Brandon(Maggie), Ram; and 5 great grandchildren: Logan, Leo, Claire, Meredith, and Tatum; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Marge (Joe) Frano, George (Doris) Leach, Pauline (Gail) Thomas, Paul Jr (Marge) Leach, and Francis (Bill) Hand.

She worked for many years at Penn State University, both DuBois and Altoona Campuses, as the Book Store Manager.

She enjoyed shopping, traveling, going to the Casinos but most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will also be remembered by her cherished friend and best friend of many years, Carolyn Lantz; and her beloved niece Amy and her husband Jim, who were especially dear to her.

A special and heartfelt thank you to the Nurse Practitioner, nurses and the entire staff at Penn Highlands Tyrone who cared for her so compassionately during her final days and the wonderful staff at Colonial Courtyard in Tyrone, her residence of the past five years whose kindness, friendship and loving care meant so much to her and her family.

Friends will be received from 9am to 10:45am on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where a memorial Mass will take place following the visitation at 11am. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Shirley to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Restoration Fund, 806 - 11th St. Altoona PA 16602.