Glenna Ellen Smearman

November 20, 1944-October 26, 2023

Glenna Ellen Smearman, 78, of Tyrone, PA formerly of Altoona, died Thursday, October 26, 2023 after an extended decline in health.

She was born on November 20, 1944 to the late Glenn E. and Francis (Ramsey) Shay in Altoona. She married the love of her life, the late William “Mickey” Smearman on February 4, 1967. They renewed their vows in June 1998.

Surviving are two sons: Matthew C. and wife Amy of Altoona and Dr. Scott M. and wife Jaime of Bel Air, MD; four grandchildren: Abby an Aaron of Altoona, and Braden and Madelyn of Bel Air, MD. She is also survived by brother-in-law, Thomas W. and wife Loretta and sisters-in-law, Lisa Smearman and Carol Smearman and many nieces and nephews.

Ms. Smearman graduated from Altoona Area High School. She retired from Mercy Hospital/Bon Secour Holy Family Hospital as a medical secretary in the pathology department, after a collective 40 years of service in 2004.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona.

Glenna was most proud of her family whom she loved with all her heart. She enjoyed following and attending the grandkids’ school activities and sporting events until her decline in health prevented her from traveling and attending. Glenna will be remembered for her love of Christmas, decorating her home, and her sense of humor. She lived her life according to this Bible verse: Luke 6:28 “Give, and it will be given to you.”

The family would like to thank the PCU at The Preserve at Cedarwood/formerly Epworth Manor for taking such good care of Glenna and treating her like family.

Friends will be received from 4-7 pm on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, PA, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church by the Franciscan Fathers. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask that contributions be made in Glenna’s memory to: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona, PA. 16602 or Central PA Humane Society, 1837 S. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

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