Mary Carmella (Misciagna) Carnell

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Gennaro and Josephine (Matino) Misciagna. On Aug. 11, 1945, she married the love of her life, Donald E. Carnell Sr., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata.

Together, Mary and Don were the epitome of true, everlasting love. They were longtime members of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Altoona.

Mary was blessed with a large and loving family, the center of her world. She is survived by her son, Donald Camell Jr. (Dianne); grandchildren: Tanya A. Scaramozzino (Mark), Scott A. Chamberlain (Cheryl), Donald Camell III, Tracy Fischer (Shawn) and Thomas Jackson (Kris); great-grandchildren: Jordan (fiance, Jacob Owens) and Trenton McCormick, Nick Scara­mozzino, Dylan Chamberlain and Liam (Jazzlyn) Mulligan, Rayna, Reese and Maddox Fischer and Tommy and Noah Jackson; many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved deeply; a brother, Nicholas Misciagna; and a sister, Dolores Johnston.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Donald E. Carnell Sr.; her daughter, Donna M. Chamberlain; a son-in-law, Thomas F. Chamberlain; sisters: Esther (Lawrence) Dorazio, Evelyn (Clair) Urbank, Edith Altiero and Josephine Haselbarth; and brothers: Chester, Jerry, John (Lois), Michael and Rocco Misciagna.

A devoted military wife, Mary took great pride in supporting her husband’s service and in nurturing the family they built together. She found her greatest joy simply being surrounded by those she loved. Her warmth, strength and unwavering devotion will be forever cherished.

Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the funeral home, immediately followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m.

Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

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