Angela M. “Angie” (Mento) Auerbeck

April 16, 1930-January 21, 2026

Angela M. “Angie” (Mento) Auerbeck, 95, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Frank and Vincenza (Macchiarolo) Mento. Angie married Frank H. Auerbeck on June 12, 1954, he preceded her in death on August 8, 2015.

Surviving are her loving children: Deb Kawtoski of Altoona, Sue Baranik (Bob) of Altoona, Sandi Smith (Mike) of Hollidaysburg, Patty Pufka (Joe) of Altoona, Ken Auerbeck (Grace) of Middletown and Dave Auerbeck (Tracy) of Hollidaysburg; fifteen grandchildren: Mandy, Angela, Ryan, Jake, Adam, Jared, Jordan, Tyler, Corey, Gabrielle, Casey, Gina, David, Alex and Alycia; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Idy Caporuscio and Julie Ritchey both of Altoona and numerous nieces and nephews.

Angie was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Mento and her son-in-law, Ed Kawtoski.

She was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School and retired from Butterick as a Data Processor with over 30 years of service.

Angie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She was a member of the Golden Nuggets, the Horseshoe Seniors, the Unter Uns and was the past president of the Catholic Daughters of America.

Angie enjoyed traveling, dancing, cooking, working puzzles and reading; but she ultimately loved spending time with her family.

Friends will be received from 3-8 pm, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 with Fr. Mariusz Gorazd, celebrant.

Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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