M. Denise Madden
Dec. 9, 1929 – March 31, 2025
M. Denise Madden, 95, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Howard and Leta (McFadden) Wilt.
She married James J. Madden on March 31, 1951, who preceded her in death Jan. 13, 2004.
She is survived by a son, Kevin Madden (Deb) of Annville; three daughters: Pam Gomez (Jerry) of Marcy, N.Y., Jamie DiDomenico of Tyrone and Trish Collins (Mike) of New Port Richey, Fla.; 12 grandchildren: Erica, Shawn, Brian, Corey, Nathan, Damian, Amie, Kurt, Tony, Nick, Vin and Jim, as well as their spouses and families; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Karen Savoy (Terry) of Yardley; four brothers: Ben Wilt of Dayton, Ohio, Terry Wilt of Hollidaysburg, Phil Wilt of Carlisle and Steve Wilt (Sherry) of Huntsville, Ala.; and many devoted nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by siblings: M. Richard Wilt, Drucilla Montgomery Baronner and Sharle J. Kirkham; and a son-in-law, Gary DiDomenico.
Denise was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, where she played field hockey and was in the band. She was also a graduate of the Altoona School of Commerce.
Denise was a devoted mother and homemaker.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, where she sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the Sylvan Hills Ladies Golf Association and a charter member of the Hollidaysburg Community Chorus.
Denise was an avid sports fan, especially Notre Dame Football, and loved trips to the beach and spending time with her family.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, with Father Alan Thomas, celebrant.
Committal will be at Alto-Reste Park.
The family requests that donations in memory of Denise be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; or the Altoona Food Bank, 2318 N. Branch Ave. Altoona, PA 16601.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.