Vera Louise Lioy, 84, formerly of Altoona, passed away Nov. 5, 2025. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.
Arlene B. Long 94, of Chambersburg, formerly of rural Martinsburg, died Thursday. She was born in North Woodbury Township, daughter of the late Elwood and Thelma (Beach) Ayers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. “Don” Long; daughters, Linda Gorman and Gail Mellons; and a brother, Ronald Ayers. Surviving are a son, Larry; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation is from noon until the 1 p.m. service Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Diehl’s Crossroads Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.
Ronald Terry McManus, 86, of Cornelia, Ga., passed away Wednesday. Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late Marjorie McManus. Ronald retired as store manager with Ingles in Cornelia. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing softball and basketball. In addition to his mother, ...
Lena A. “Nuch” Pellegrino, 88, of Altoona, died Nov. 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Francesco and Elizabeth (Parzanese) Pellegrino. Surviving are two children: son, Ronald “Gene” Merritts (Yvonne) of Altoona; and daughter, Janet L. Merritts ...
James W. Rightenour, 61, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour. James was a Class of 1981 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and later attended welding trade school. He was a master carpenter/construction worker, completing numerous projects in and around Altoona throughout the years. James enjoyed NASCAR, Steelers Football and wrestling. He was a member of the 18th Street Community Church and felt great joy while driving a student school van for Student ...
Katherine G. “Kay” Roscia, 103, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Patsy and Rose (Tomeo) Bellacero. On Oct. 21, 1944, she married Frank Roscia, who preceded her in death on June 24, 2025. She is ...
