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Marianne B. Melotti

May 28, 1945 – June 14, 2025

Marianne B. Melotti, 80, Altoona, peacefully passed away Saturday. She was born in Moon Township, daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude Ardrey.

She was a dedicated mother and is survived by three children: Cindy Donatucci (David) of Palm City, Fla., Michael Melotti (Kelly Rysko) of Madison, Ohio, and Nicholas Melotti (Donna) of Mendon, Vt.; grandchildren: Dominic, Micaela and Matthew; an aunt, Joyce Croft (Randall); and a cousin, Becky Marsham.

She was a 1962 graduate of Altoona High School.

Marianne was a dedicated member of Wehnwood United Methodist Church. She was a previous member of the Red Hat Society and was an Avon lady.

She enjoyed coloring and watching sports; she especially enjoyed golf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State and all Pennsylvania sports.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Wehnwood United Methodist Church, 2511 Juniata Gap Road, Altoona. A private interment will take place at Logan Valley Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.

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