Kathleen D. "Kathy" Moschella-Eberhardt

Kathleen D. “Kathy” Moschella Eberhardt, 74, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center after suffering since May 2023 of many complications battling cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Ciavarella) Moschella.

She is survived by a daughter, Dena Vellone; 2 grandchildren: Olivia Beard (Stefan) and Sophia Vellone; 3 great-grandchildren: Mia and Ava Beard and Emma Ozechoski; her significant other, Russell Mento; 3 sisters: Billie Coffman, Teresa Moschella and Lori Keller; and many nieces and nephews.

Kathy was predeceased by brother-in-law Gary Keller.

Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle. She received a BS in Speech Communications & Theatre at Carlow College and a master’s degree in counseling at IUP. She started her career as an English tutor for foreign students at Carlow College. She then worked at St. Francis University with Upward Bound and their Summer Theater Program. Her next position as Guidance Counselor at Bishop Guilfoyle High School combined her two loves of working with students and theater where she was able to direct them in their education and their annual musical.

After BGHS, she was hired as the Director of New Options, New Choices at the Altoona Vo-Tech, for over 15 years. Kathy then was the Adult Program Counselor at Penn State Altoona until her retirement.

Kathy loved helping people. She volunteered her time at the Prison Society, St. Vincent DePaul, and loved to offer her time at the refreshment stand at Penn State Altoona.

Kathy’s interests varied from raising many cats, reading, being politically active, yard sales, shopping, family time at the beach and all family gatherings. She was an avid Steelers fan and loved Curve baseball.

Kathy was known for her great wit, her great sense of humor, and her contagious smile. Many have said that she could bring humor to any kind of situation.

We are inviting friends to be received from 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 8pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1215-7th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 or Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602.

We would like to thank the 3rd floor staff at Midtown Oaks and a special thank you to her personal caregiver, Athena.

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