Donald Wayne Miller, 84, formerly of Shirleysburg, died Saturday at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Mount Union, a son of the late Cloyd William and Blanche Gertrude (Johnson) Miller. He was united in marriage to Grace M. Miller (Mentzer) on June 23, 1974. She preceded ...
Fred A. Petrunak, 96, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Patton, the son of Joseph and Mary (Churella) Petrunyak. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine T. “Red” (Conrad) Petrunak; grandson, ...
Raymond D. Pulcinello, 76, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday in Altoona. Ray was born in Altoona, son of the late Gladys Snyder and late Raymond Pulcinello. Ray is survived by his children, Mark Pulcinello of Altoona and Andrea (Matt) Nissley of Huntington; his loving partner, Lisa Wiedlich of Altoona; his sisters, Judie (Richard) Martin and Rhonda Garland; and numerous nieces and nephews. At Raymond’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.
Erminia A. “Ermy” Ruggiere, 93, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. At the request of the deceased, no public viewing will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church, 623 E. Third St., Bellwood. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.
Rose Mary Boito, 85, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edmund and Clorinda (Peduto) Allen. Rose Mary married James Boito on June 2, 1962. He preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2014. She is survived by her son, Edmund A. Boito ...
John M. Cook Jr., 64, of Osceola Mills, died Saturday. Born in Ashland, Ohio, he was a son of the late John M. Cook Jr. and Marlene (Walker) Cook. He is survived by sons: Jason Cook, Justin Cook and Jonathan Cook; grandchildren: Jaylee, Marissa, Tyler, Aubrey and Carson Cook; siblings: Ronda Pearson, Sandra Dillen, Kenneth Cook and Leroy Cook of Hawk Run. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the funeral home.
