Final Salute

Allen T. Butterbaugh Jr., 75, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Allen Sr. and Susie (Tonarelli) Butterbaugh. He later married his loving wife, Linda Balestino.

Surviving are his loving wife; two sons: Allen (Maureen) Butterbaugh and Brian (Brooke) Butterbaugh; two daughters: Kim (Rick) Wilt and Tina (Tim) Barton; 10 grandchildren: Brittany, Ashley, Jacob, Mitchell, Zachary, Ava, Lilly, Julia, Brockton and Braylon; two great-grandchildren: Chloe and Carter; and a sister, Roxann (Ardell) Ball.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Catherine (John) Stoskey; and his in-laws, William and Mary Balestino.

He was a graduate of Gallitzin Joint High School and earned multiple Penn State Business Certificates. He served in the Army Reserves and was a United States Navy Seabee with two tours in Vietnam. After serving, he worked for Conrail/Norfolk Southern and retired after 35 years.

Allen was President of the Cesare Battisti Club, a member of the Bavarian Aid Society, Swiss Club, VFW, and American Legion. He loved spending quality time with his family.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Santella Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.santellafuneralhome.com.