Matilda A. Capouellez

In addition to her parents, Matilda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo F. Capouellez Sr., whom she married at St. Mary Catholic Church in Gallitzin; a loving son, Leo F. Capouellez Jr.; her siblings: Delores, Angie, Teenie, Rita and Anna Marie.

Matilda is survived by her loving children: Catherine (Ray) Keefe of Altoona, Glenn Capouellez in Ohio, and Patrick Capouellez of Altoona; a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Capouellez of Gallitzin; a brother, David (Janet) DeCarlo in New York; her loving grandchildren: Brande, Ashley, Vanessa, Clayton, Jordan, Mackenzy and Ian; six great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Matilda was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Altoona.

She graduated from Gallitzin Greater Joint High School and shortly thereafter married her husband, Leo.

Matilda worked for many years at Proctor Silex and retired from General Cable. She and her husband, Leo, owned and operated Shadyside Custard in Ashville.

She loved all of the activities at the veterans home, especially bingo. She very much enjoyed going to the casino prior to her time at the home and also loved scratching her lottery tickets that family and friends would bring her.

Family and friends will be received from 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, with a prayer vigil being held at 7 p.m., with Father Brad Baldwin T.O.R. officiating.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona, with interment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Matilda’s name to the Hollidaysburg Veteran Home Activities Fund, 224 Veterans Blvd., Duncansville, PA 16648.

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