Antoinette Arrow

Antoinette Arrow, 79, Altoona, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born August 31, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Shindle) DiFiore. She married Charles V. Arrow, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 1, 2023.

Surviving are three children, Rena Frederick and her partner Michael Lombardo, Charles Vincent Arrow, Jr., Brian Charles Arrow, all of Altoona; grandchildren, Jacob Arrow, Zoie Arrow, Rebekka Arrow, Anthony Lombardo and Nathanial Charles Arrow; one brother, Tony DiFiore and two sisters; Theresa Harreld and Connie Harker. She was preceded in death by a sister Coletta Nirdlinger and brother Frank DiFiore, Jr.

She loved being a homemaker and especially enjoyed cooking Italian food, gardening, listening to music, crocheting and shopping.

She will be especially remembered for leaving a smile on everyone’s heart.

A graveside service will be held at 1pm Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery, Logan Twp. 

Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Antoinette’s Cherry Tree fund, in care of her daughter, Rena Frederick, 1513 N 8th, Altoona, PA 16601.