All Obituaries

Sandra L. “Sandy” Cuzzolina, 71, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William M. and Lois M. (Hostetler) Shaner. On Oct. 18, 1969, she married John F. Cuzzolina at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Surviving are her husband; two daughters: Angela M. Alianiello of Malvern and Antoinette M. Cuzzolina and husband, Timothy C. Detterbeck, of Annville; three grandchildren: Olivia, Ava and Anthony;...

Cheryl D. Miller, age 76, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly. Mrs. Miller was born in Altoona, Pa on June 1, 1943, daughter of the late Charles R. (Cherry) Carol (Spence) Bell. She married Raymond E. Miller in 1960 in Altoona. He died October 10, 2014. She was a Homemaker. Cheryl attended Altoona High School. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandson, her cat “Lilly” and watching Television. She is survived by 3...

Donna C. Lawruk-Perry, 83, Duncansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her four daughters at Elmcroft of Altoona Senior Living Center, after an extended illness. She was born in Mineral Point, daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Nevill) Hale. She was first married to Raymond P. Lawruk, who died May 9, 1981. She then married Arnold R. Perry Jr., who died Sept. 21, 2017. Surviving are her four daughters: Barbara A. (Dean) Cameron of Jacksonville, Fla., Ramona J. (Brian)...

Mr. Fred T. Lumadue, age 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:16 AM, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his residence, after an extended illness. Mr. Lumadue was born in Altoona, Pa on July 14, 1938, son of the late Regis T. and Anna L. (Weber) Lumadue. He married Margaret M. Greinader February 23, 1963 in Coalport, Pa. He retired in 2000 as a Self-Employed Owner of Lumadue Coal Company with 30 years of service. He was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa. Fred was a 1956...

Mr. John J. Duffy, 61, of Altoona, Pa, died at 11:40 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness. Mr. Duffy was born in Altoona, Pa on November 17, 1958, son of the late Clair E. and Barbara L. (Yetsko) Duffy. He married Paula J. Tetanich October 19, 1991 at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He was Controller at Grannas Bothers Stone & Asphalt Co. Inc. Hollidaysburg, Pa with 14 years of service. He previously was Controller at Boyer Candy, Penn...

Mrs.  Pauline Frances Fama, 100, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:35 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, Pa, after a brief illness. Mrs. Fama was born in South Fork, Pa on March 3, 1919, daughter of the late John and Camella (Francis) Sgro. She married Albert G. Fama January 6, 1942. He died May 11, 1983. She was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa. Pauline was a graduate of Altoona High...

Joseph Alexander Stephane Allard, 91, Altoona, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. He was born in Leominster, Mass., the eldest son of Philippe and Bellona (Desserres) Allard. Following high school graduation, he served three years as a member of the U.S. Army Finance Corps, Panama Canal Zone, attaining the rank of corporal. After discharge from the military, he earned his undergraduate degree at Assumption College...

Mrs. Helen K. Hildebrand, 91, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:50 PM, Monday, January 6, 2020 at Guardian Elder Care after a brief illness. Mrs. Hildebrand was born in Altoona, Pa on February 15, 1928, daughter of the late Harold Clayton and Marie Kathryn (Stimer) Williams. She married Eugene V. Hildebrand July 24, 1957 in Elkton, MD. He died February 20, 1992. Helen retired in 2008 as Sales Clerk at Meyer Jonasson Altoona with 25 years of service. She previously retired in 1982 from William F....

Mrs. Carol A. Luciano, 72, of Hollidaysburg, Pa died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack. Mrs. Luciano was born in Altoona, Pa on March 19, 1947, daughter of the late Robert P. and Florence V. “Beryl” (Hall) Gallagher. She married Anthony T. “Tony” Luciano Sr. December 10, 1966 in Cumberland, MD. Carol worked as a retail clerk in the cosmetic department at Macy’s Department Store for the past 12...

Mrs. Ann W. Smilnak, 80, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:10 AM, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pa after a brief illness. Mrs. Smilnak was born in Altoona, Pa on October 6, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Snively) Waring. She married John B. Smilnak November 13, 1965 in Altoona. She worked as a Telephome Operator at Bell Telephone Co. Altoona. She was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona. Ann was a graduate of Altoona High School....