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Doreen Esther Conahye

03/16/1930 - 02/01/2022

Obituary For Doreen Esther Conahye

Doreen Esther Conahye March 16, 1930-Feb. 1, 2022

Doreen Esther Conahye, 91, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. She was born in Phillipsburg, the daughter of the late William Henry and Sara Alice (Brittion) Dively. Doreen married her beloved husband, Howard E. Conahye on May 27, 1946 in Altoona. They were married 58 years at the time of his death, July 15, 2004. Doreen is survived by one daughter and two sons: Sara Conahye and partner, William Bezak of Griswold, CT, Kenneth Conahye and wife Terri of Altoona, Raymond Conahye of Duncansville; nine grandchildren: Shelly, Michael, Mandy, Mindy, Brandon, Shawn, Tiffany, April and Shawn; fourteen great-grandchildren: Christopher, Megan, Harmony, Julia, Marvin, Timo, Noah, Gavin, Aiden, Maya, Brandi, Colin, Star and James; four great-great grandchildren: Mahaylia, J’Nayla, Mila and Chandler and her sister, Ramona Shannon. She was a member of the Altoona Bible Church. Doreen was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxillary Mill Run Fire Company, the Newburg Fire Company and a lifetime member of the Blair County Fire Police. She enjoyed camping, reading, flower arranging and traveling. Doreen was an avid Penn State and Steelers fan and loved watching and listening to all sports. She especially loved spending time with her loved ones. Friends will be received from 11:00 am-2:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm in the Stevens Memorial Chapel by Pastor Stewart McClelland. Interment will be held at Blair Memorial Park. The family suggests that contributions be made in Doreen’s memory to: Altoona Bible Church, 3017 Union Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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02/02/2022

Ramona Shannon

Out of seven of us children, Doreen was the oldest child . The oldest girl, I the youngest girl. All my brothers and Sisters are all passed now but me! Why, I could not tell you as I have been close to death several times, I guess God is not through with me yet. I remember helping out with dinners , and dances with Doreen at Mill Run. firehall! We were members of ladies auxiliary. I remember taking small trips with our Mother over to Phillipsburg to visit relatives, and to put flowers on the graves over there. Spent some time up the mountain at their camp sight, loved swinging on their porch swing. She was the oldest, so she tried to keep us straight, which I am sure was not easy. We all took care of Dad after our Mother pased, that's the way our family was, if one of us needed help, the rest were there . She loved sports, outdoors, her plants, she kept busy and had a lot of friends she did things with! Although, there was a big age difference between us, and her daughter just a year younger than me,(which we grew up more like sisters than Aunt and Niece.) She was the big sister who thought she had to take. care of all of us, be in charge, and she tried to do just that, at least she tried. I will miss her, I loved her dearly. She now is with my Mom and Dad and their children. ( my brothers and sisters, ) but I still am here. Only God knows when I will join them ! May She Rest In Peace with the rest of my family amongst the Angels till I see them all again in Heaven!
02/02/2022

Denise

KC,Sara,& Ray, May GOD be with you & your family at this time and grant you peace. You were so blessed to have her. Sincere Condolences , Denise & Pastor Rob Davis John 14 vs 27
02/02/2022

Kelly Hamel Peterson

Ray ...Prayers sent to your family at this time of loss.