Dr. Kumbalatara A. Siripala, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Sri Lanka, a son of the late Jeetin Perera and M.D. Caroline Nona.
He married Ranjini Siripala, who resides in Hollidaysburg. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this June.
Kumbalatara was a founding member and President of the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, Allison Park.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Anosha Siripala and Duminda Siripala. Also surviving are numerous family members in Sri Lanka.
Kumbalatara was a doctor, businessman and entrepreneur. He received his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He then immigrated to the U.S. and eventually started his own private practice in 1979.
Kumbalatara also founded and was Medical Director of the Bedford and Huntingdon Dialysis Units.
Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2022, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, 58 Qsi Lane, Allison Park, PA 15101.
An online guestbook may be signed and condolence sent to the family at www.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com.
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