Marianne B. Melotti, 80, Altoona, peacefully passed away Saturday. She was born in Moon Township, daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude Ardrey. She was a dedicated mother and is survived by three children: Cindy Donatucci (David) of Palm City, Fla., Michael Melotti (Kelly Rysko) of Madison, ...

Mark M. Poirrier, 63, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., son of the late James E. Poirrier and Cheryl (Myres) Smith. He was preceded in death by his niece, Michelle Crooks. Surviving are siblings: James “Jimmy” Poirrier (Lisa), Margot “Maggie” Poirrier, ...

George R. Socash, 59, of Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Phillipsburg, son of the late Fredrick Sr. and Mary (Myers) Socash. Surviving are his wife, Connie (Marlett); a daughter, Lisa Watkins; a granddaughter, Dezi; four sisters: Kimberly Hudak, Tracy Mulhall, Dawn Marie and Tammy ...

Clarence M. Deremer Jr., 88, of Breezewood, died Saturday. Born in Everett, son of the late Clarence Sr. and Mable Deremer, he is survived by his wife, Sara; children: Michael, Denver and Clarence III; his grandchildren; and siblings: Olive Calhoun, Thomas Deremer and Linda Ennis. He was ...