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Rev. Denise M. Arpino

11/6/1958 - 7/3/2023

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Obituary For Rev. Denise M. Arpino

Rev. Denise M. Arpino

Nov. 6, 1958-July 3, 2023

Rev. Denise M. Arpino, 64, Altoona, passed away Monday at her residence after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.

She was born in San Diego, California, the daughter of Doris (Reinke) Dahlke and the late Howard Dahlke.

Denise is survived by her children and their spouses: Isaiah Charles and Holly Arpino of Altoona and Sarah and Steffan Langguth of Mt. Lebanon; a grandson, Oliver; her mother, Doris and siblings: Dan Dahlke, Doug Dahlke (Eve), and Pam Ehlers.

She was a graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Ill. Denise went on to Augustana College of Rock Island, Ill. and Lutheran Theological Seminary of Gettysburg.

Denise was a faithful servant of the Lord and lived out God’s word each day. She served as Pastor at Sidman-Elton Lutheran Church; and at: Trinity Lutheran in Sidman. She served as an Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Juniata, Altoona, and spent a majority of her ministry serving as the Pastor at Simpson-Temple United Parish for 20 years. Denise was also a part-time Chaplain at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center.

Through her work with the community, Denise was recognized with the 2006

Tribute to Women Award for Humanism. She served as a board member of the Brian Morden Foundation and as a board member for Family Services of Blair County. She was an avid Altoona Curve Baseball fan and gave of her time and talents, traveling to El Salvador for a mission trip with Living Water International.

Denise also enjoyed reading, music and spending time with her children and her grandson.

Friends will be received from 4-7 pm, Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Stevens Mortuary, Inc, 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, Pa 16648.

Contributions may be made in Denise’s memory to: American Cancer Society/Relay for Life/Blair County, PO Box 862, Carnegie, PA, 15106 and Living Water International, 4001 Greenbriar Dr., Stafford, TX 77477/water.cc/donate.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.

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  • Your Light Shines

    Jessie Covert sent Your Light Shines for Rev. Denise M. Arpino - 07/07/2023

    Forever in our thoughts...The Covert Family

  • Love's Journey

    Reagan McKeon sent Love's Journey for Rev. Denise M. Arpino - 07/06/2023

    To the sweetest lady who's warm smile and kindness brightened many dark days for me.

  • Sweet Solace Spray

    Sweet Solace Spray was sent for Rev. Denise M. Arpino - 07/04/2023

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Condolences

  • 07/07/2023

    Rev. Ralph Hamer

    Denise was a classmate and coworker for Christ for many years. I will remember her for her willingness to engage with others on a deeper level and her ability to have great compassion for others.

  • 07/06/2023

    judy cononie

  • 07/06/2023

    judy cononie

    Pastor Denise the best kind of friend to have.. Loved her so much...We had many conversations together on our trips to Pittsburgh and our picnics and many visits.. Denise will be in my heart forever .

  • 07/05/2023

    Harriett Gaston

    Rev. Denise will be missed. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet her at the WISE Women of Blair County's tribute.

  • 07/05/2023

    Evelyn Madison

    To Isaiah and Sarah Denise was a special friend and colleague for MANY years. I watched and heard of her joy when each of you married. She grieved with you when Jeff died so unexpectedly. But nothing surpassed the joy of being a grandma! It has been a long, well -fought battle. Now she is at peace, watching over you all, and, I m sure, giving a nudge when that is needed. I wish my health allowed me to be with you in person. Instead i send my love. evie (wirick) madison

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