Janet R. “Nan” (Ott) Dorman

May 2, 1935-August 1, 2024

Janet R. “Nan” (Ott) Dorman, 89, Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday morning at her home, surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, the youngest child of the late Charles A. Sr. and Margaret E. (Wimer) Ott.

On October 12, 1963 she married Gerald T. Dorman at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2020 after 57 years of marriage.

Janet is survived by daughters, Brenda Beam (Tom) and Ruth Irvin and a son, Patrick Dorman (Annette) all of Altoona, and a son, Joseph Dorman (Mary Conda) of Minneapolis, MN; she is also survived by ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and a grandson.

Janet was a 1954 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School.

She had a long career in retail, working for several companies. Janet retired in 2017 from The Medicine Shoppe.

In her younger days she enjoyed square dancing. Janet liked playing pinochle and Skip-Bo. She was a fan of classic country music and enjoyed family gatherings, especially summer picnics. “Nan” was a “World-Class” floater in the family swimming pool. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed the company of her friends and neighbors.

Janet was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church.

At Janet’s request, visitation will be held at the discretion of the family. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 416 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA. 16602, with celebrants, Rev. George Gulash and Rev. Lubomir Strecok. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Janet’s memory to: Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17 Chicago, Il 60601/ www.alz.orgOR a charity of your choice.

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