Donald M. Servella, 87, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. Donald was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel and Mary Grace (Roberta) Servella.
He is survived by cousins, Kathy and Paul Vincent of Altoona, with whom he resided during his illness; special cousins: Pamela Allison Weakland; Dean Allison (Erin) and their son: Dylan; Susan Allison (Dean); Colette DiMemmo Evangelisto; Joseph
Roberta (Eileen); Jamie Lenoci (Len); Lenora Weaver; and James Greco (Mona); nephews: John David Vincent and
Nicholas Vincent; special lifetime friends, Joanna Verrino and Father Carl Spishak; and many other special cousins, friends and neighbors from Altoona, New York and Las Vegas.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sister Janet M. Servella, Dominican Sisters of Spark Hill, N.Y.; and his lifetime friends, Benny Verrino and Mike Cerullo.
He was a 1952 graduate of Our Savior’s High School, Bronx, N.Y.
Donald spent many years in retail including JCPenney, Kauffman’s, Teek’s Shoes and Morefield Communications. He was also the prior owner of Rogers Motel.
He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and The Knights of Columbus.
Donald was a lifetime fan of the New York Yankees and enjoyed playing softball and poker.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, 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. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father John Lynam, celebrant.
Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Donald’s memory to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5514 Roselawn Ave., Altoona, PA 16602; or to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family funeral Homes Facebook page. |