Donald J. “Don” Porta August 7, 1942 – March 11, 2023

Donald J. “Don” Porta, 80, of Altoona, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday. Don was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul E. and Adelaide (Luther) Porta. On January 25, 1964, he married Robin L. Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years; his children: Beatrice A. Fawks (Richard) and Patricia A. McNally, all of Altoona, James Porta (Sarah) of Concord, OH, Edmund Porta and Lisa M. Henry (Donald) both of Indiana, PA; ten grandchildren: Victoria Way (David), Robin McNally, Roseann McNally, Lindsay Stansberry (Tony), Cody Henry, Dakota Gunsallus (Ma’Riah), Austin Henry, Brandon Gunsallus (Lea), James Porta, and Katelyn Porta; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Connie Burket ; and a brother Richard Porta (Patricia) of Mechanicsburg. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and two brothers: John Porta and Edward Porta. Don was a 1962 graduate of Altoona High School and served in the US Navy. He retired from the Altoona Water Authority as supervisor of the sewer division. In his retirement, he continued to do odd jobs. Don attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, skating, and doing construction jobs. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penn State football fan, but his family was always his priority. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, where Don spent much of his time volunteering to serve others. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.