Vera Louise Lioy, 84, formerly of Altoona, passed away Nov. 5, 2025. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A complete ...

Arlene B. Long 94, of Chambersburg, formerly of rural Martinsburg, died Thursday. She was born in North Woodbury Township, daughter of the late Elwood and Thelma (Beach) Ayers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. “Don” Long; daughters, Linda Gorman and Gail Mellons; and a ...

Ronald Terry McManus, 86, of Cornelia, Ga., passed away Wednesday. Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late Marjorie McManus. Ronald retired as store manager with Ingles in Cornelia. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing softball and basketball. In addition to his mother, ...

Lena A. “Nuch” Pellegrino, 88, of Altoona, died Nov. 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Francesco and Elizabeth (Parzanese) Pellegrino. Surviving are two children: son, Ronald “Gene” Merritts (Yvonne) of Altoona; and daughter, Janet L. Merritts ...