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Ada Catherine ‘Susie’ Tiesi

Ada Catherine “Susie” Tiesi, 92, of Houtzdale, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Graystone Manor of Altoona. Born on Feb. 26, 1934, in Rosebud, Coalport, RD, she was the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Mazenko) Cusick. On Feb. 14, 1953, she married Francis M. “Mad” Tiesi. He ...

Steven C. Meiser

Steven C. Meiser, 67, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born July 30, 1959, in Roaring Spring, son of the late William G. Sr. and Ida S. (Weyandt) Meiser. He married Pam Sandrus on August 18, 1990. Surviving are his wife; ...

Susan M. ‘Sue’ Mezey

Susan M. “Sue” Mezey, 94, of Camillus, N.Y., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Altoona, Sue was the daughter of J.E. and Esther Holtzinger. She was a proud graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Class of ...

Judith A. (Ruscio) Caramadre

Judith A. (Ruscio) Caramadre, 79, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on July 26, 2026, after an accidental fall in her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Goldie M. (Mobley) Ruscio. She married Jonathan C. Caramadre on July 5, 1994, in Winchester, Va. Surviving ...

Maryanne Carroll

Maryanne Carroll, 86, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Kolbenschlag) Bussman. Maryanne was married to James R. Carroll Sr., who preceded her in death on July 17, ...

Shirley A. Estright

Shirley A. Estright, 78, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Frank and Winifred (Fricker) Kimberling. On Sept. 27, 1969, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Tyrone, she married John D. Estright, who survives. Also surviving are her son, Mark (Sherry Dillon) Estright; a brother, Robert (Sharon) Kimberling; and brother-in-law, Fred (Ruth) Estright. Shirley was a 1965 graduate of Tyrone High School and was previously employed at Big Yank. She was also a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. ...