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Phyllis Irene DiTosti

Sept. 21, 1932 – Feb. 24, 2017

Phyllis Irene DiTosti, 84, Altoona, passed away Friday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, after an extended illness.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of Thomas and Lena (Nicewonger) Hoffman. She married Verino J. DiTosti on

Jan. 17, 1953, in Williamsburg. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 2009.

Surviving are five daughters: Susan Feathers, Janet Reeder, Bonita Rogers, Lisa Schenk and husband, Irvin, and Karen Campbell; a son, Joseph and wife, Cathy; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Kathie McConnell; a brother, David Hoffman; and her beloved dog, Jessie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Linda Fritsch.

Phyllis was a graduate of Altoona High School and earned a degree in communications from Penn State University. She worked as a quality inspector at Warnaco Sportswear, retiring after many years of service. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home, 1908 Seventh Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at

1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.