David W. SeidelJan. 4, 1938-March 11, 2022David W. Seidel, 84, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday at his residence following a five-and-a-half-year battle with Glio Blastoma.He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William J. and Catherine V. (Maricq) Seidel. He married Virginia G. Folcarelli on Oct. 4, 1980 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona.Dave is survived by his wife; brother, Timothy R. Seidel (Sonya); sister, Christine (Seidel) Behe (David); nephews: Robert T. Seidel (Christine), Christopher J. Behe (Kelly), Dennis P. Behe (Nancy), Brian J. Behe (Nicole) and Timothy A. Behe (Julie); nieces Deborah Schreyer (Phil) and Karen Claar; many cousins, great nieces and great nephews.He was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Alyce (Seidel) Lint.David was a 1956 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force, during which time he attended Mitchel College of Long Island University. He retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor & Industry with 30 years of service in employment and training programs. Previously, he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in its last 2.5 years of operation until 1968, which confirmed his life-long interest in railroad history. During this period, he became a founding member of the Altoona Railway Museum Club, Horseshoe Curve Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (serving as Chapter Historian), Railroader’s Memorial Museum and maintained an active association in these interests during his lifetime. David was an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church; the ABC Photographic Society, Antique Automobile Club of America, Buick Club of America (Appalachian Chapter), Plymouth Owners Club, Blair County Antique Auto Club, Blair County Historical Society from whom he received “The 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Railroad and County Historian”, Blair County Genealogical Society, Bellwood Historical Society, Tyrone Historical Society, Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society and Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees. In addition, he authored the following histories: “Horseshoe Curve” and “Altoona-Post Card History Series”; and was co-author with friend, Leonard E. Alwine “Altoona & Logan Valley Electric Railway”. He consulted on production of a DVD about the Altoona & Logan Valley Electric Railway. He particularly enjoyed volunteering at the Railroader’s Memorial Museum.Friends will be received from 2-7 pm on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602 where a vigil for the deceased will be held.A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Wednesday March 16,2022 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church by The Fransican Fathers. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dave’s memory to: Railroader’s Memorial Museum, 1300 9th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602; Horseshoe Curve Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, P.O. Box 1361, Altoona, Pa. 16603 or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church/Church Organ Fund, 806 11th St., Altoona, Pa. 16602.Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.