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 ...

James W. Rightenour, 61, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour. James was a Class of 1981 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and later attended welding trade school. He was a ...

Katherine G. “Kay” Roscia, 103, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Patsy and Rose (Tomeo) Bellacero. On Oct. 21, 1944, she married Frank Roscia, who preceded her in death on June 24, 2025. She is ...

Mark Leonard Watson, 57, of Big Island, Va., passed away Nov. 9, 2025. He was born in Altoona, a son of Leonard and Patricia Watson. He was a Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant at Centra Heart and Vascular Institute – Stroobants Cardiovascular. Mark served our country in the United ...