Floyd R. “Roger” Lonsinger April 14, 1938-Feb. 15 ,2022

Floyd R. “Roger” Lonsinger, 83, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Tyrone. He was born in Ft. Washington, Md, the son of the late Edward W. and Dora (Weld) Lonsinger. Roger married the love of his life, Nancy Pruznak on Feb. 9, 1957. Roger is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years; his loving children and their spouses: Roger (Donna) of Tipton, Renee DeCoskey (Scott) of Hollidaysburg, Randy (Debbie), Ron (Dawn), Ricky (Lisa), Robin Williams and Rhonda Noonan (Tom) all of Altoona; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Gordon and Gary Lonsinger of Altoona. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brent Williams and a great-grandson, Isaiah Williams; brothers: Edward, Dorsey and Ernest Lonsinger; sister: Joyce Mickel; and son-in-law, Tom Williams. Roger was a graduate of Altoona High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was employed with the Altoona Water Department as a backhoe operator for 34 years and enjoyed being a greeter at Sam’s Club for 7 years. Roger was a life-time member of the Bavarian Aid Society. He enjoyed working on his house and watching westerns. Roger thoroughly loved spending time with his cherished family and going to watch his son Ricky Lee perform on stage. Friends will be received from 4-7, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 in the Stevens Memorial Chapel. Interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Roger’s memory to: Shriners Hospital for Children-Erie, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, Pa. 16505 or online: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc. Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.