Christine (Houtz) Traficante, 73, Altoona, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Catherine Smith and Charles E. Petrolla. Surviving are her children: David Houtz, Frankie Rodgers and Michelle; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Traficante. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Miriam “Kim” Gwin, 90, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest Aug. 6, 2025, in Altoona. Kim was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marie Taylor Gwin Shope and the late Robert Crawford Gwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Clayton Gwin. She is survived by her nieces, Leslie Gwin and Lindyll Finley. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Overflow Church, 127 Fifth Ave., Altoona. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.
Sherriann Kelley, 56, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Daniel L. Kelley and Ellen M. Sonefelt. Sherriann is survived by her parents; a son, Yancy Vaught Jr.; siblings: Lorrie Lowe, Rachel Kelley, Heather Kelley and Daniel Kelley; several nieces and nephews; and a great-nephew. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic ...
Milton M. Miller, 74, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Audrey (Emes) Miller. Milt married Cynthia “Cindy” Leipold on June 20, 1970, at Mardorf United Methodist Church in Altoona. He is ...
Albert A. Sinisi, 87, of Altoona, passed away Thursday after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Albert was born in Altoona to late parents, Anna (Martino) and Donato Sinisi. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Gelles; three grandchildren: Sheila, Stephanie and Mike Jr.; his siblings, Carmela Marin and James Sinisi; and many nieces and nephews. He was especially close to Daniel and Julie Seitz, who were his main caregivers. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sinisi; and brothers: Michael, Americo, George, Henry, Anthony and John Sinisi Sr. Albert worked for the ...
Jane I. Temple, 74, of Tyrone, died Tuesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Wilford Eugene and Iona Pearl (Colby) Temple. Surviving are daughters, Patricia Lee Lego (Joe) and Karen Temple; grandchildren, Anthony David Wiser (Kaycee) of Salix and Sarah A. Wiser of Tyrone; great-grandchildren, Raegan Wiser and Mason Wiser of Salix; a sister, Susan Morrisroe (Thomas) of Valparaiso, Ind.; and brother-in-law, Martin Wright of Manheim. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn L. Wright. Jane was a 1969 ...
