Merle J. Grimes, 90, Dysart, passed away peacefully Friday at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dysart, son of the late John and Orvetta (Plunkett) Grimes. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, the former Ruth Ann (Dumbeck); his children: Wendy (Shawn) Martyak, ...
Ronald C. Mazzocco, 92, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday at his residence. He was the son of the late George and Marie (Cheslock) Mazzocco. Surviving are his children: Lisa Mazzocco of Duncansville, Ronald B. (Tammy) Mazzocco of Altoona and Lorie (Joe) DeMarco of Indian ...
Christine (Houtz) Traficante, 73, Altoona, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Catherine Smith and Charles E. Petrolla. Surviving are her children: David Houtz, Frankie Rodgers and Michelle; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Traficante. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Miriam “Kim” Gwin, 90, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest Aug. 6, 2025, in Altoona. Kim was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marie Taylor Gwin Shope and the late Robert Crawford Gwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Clayton Gwin. She is survived by her nieces, Leslie Gwin and Lindyll Finley. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Overflow Church, 127 Fifth Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.
Sherriann Kelley, 56, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Daniel L. Kelley and Ellen M. Sonefelt. Sherriann is survived by her parents; a son, Yancy Vaught Jr.; siblings: Lorrie Lowe, Rachel Kelley, Heather Kelley and Daniel Kelley; several nieces and nephews; and a great-nephew. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic ...
Milton M. Miller, 74, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Audrey (Emes) Miller. Milt married Cynthia “Cindy” Leipold on June 20, 1970, at Mardorf United Methodist Church in Altoona. He is ...
