Leona M. Altiero

Leona M. Altiero, 96, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah on October 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Adelle (Salukas) Kujawski.

Leona was a 1945 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School. She worked in the local garment industry for many years. Leona enjoyed fashion, decorating, and listening to big band music. Being a lifelong resident of Shenandoah, she was very proud of her Coal Region heritage and the history of the area.

Besides her parents, she was preceded by her son, Keith Altiero in 2004, and her siblings- Eleanor Horner, John “Jack” Kujawski, and Aloysius Kujawski who was killed in action during WWII.

Surviving family includes two sons- Kerry Altiero of Maine and Kris Altiero of Pittsburgh; a daughter- Karla Altiero of New Jersey, former daughter-in-law- Carol Nause of Sugarloaf; a brother- Joseph Kujawski of California; two grandchildren- Evan Altiero of Connecticut and Jessi Altiero of Sugarloaf; along with several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 20th  at 10:00am in St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights and will be officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian.

The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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