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Grace M. (DeAntonio) Minielli, 97, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday surrounded by her family. Grace was born in Altoona, to the late Catherine (Miraglia) and Joseph DeAntonio.
In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel Minielli, whom she married on July 13, 1957, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Altoona.
Grace is survived by her loving children, Daniel (Barb) Minielli and Cathy Lunger; her four grandchildren: Matthew Lunger, Heather, Frankie Minielli and Olivia (C'Jay) Castello; and four great-grandchildren: Harlow Lunger, Sasha Lunger, Maci Castello and Lucas Lunger.
Grace was Catholic by faith and a member at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
She worked at Sylvania in Altoona for many years.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 806 11th St., Altoona.
Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.
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