Jeannine M. Fagley

January 3, 1937-June 15, 2026

Jeannine M. Fagley, 89, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Milton and Malkey (Batrus) Lantz.

Jeannine married Richard “Lee” Fagley on July 26, 1958.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years; her three daughters: Cathy DiPiero (Dominic) of Sewell, NJ, Kimberlee Leonard of Bradenton, FL, and Rebecca Young (Bill) of Hollidaysburg; eleven grandchildren: Eliot Fagley, Ryan Hetrick, Dominic DiPiero, Ashley Topazio, Matthew Wyland, Victoria Merrill, Claire Miller, Marissa Ciccarello, Wesley, William and Wyatt Young; her brother, Jemmings Lantz of Altoona and sister, Catherine Hall of Lewis Center, OH and several nieces and nephews.

Jeannine was preceded in death by her son, Rick Fagley and a brother, Dick Lantz and son-in-law, Mark Leonard.

She was a 1954 graduate of Altoona High School and the Altoona School of Commerce. She spent most of her career working in the banking industry – First National, Central Counties, Mellon and Citizens.

She was a faithful woman who taught Sunday school for years at Grace Church. As a member of Broad Avenue, now Providence Presbyterian Church, she supported many church activities.

Her passion was playing bridge with her friends and traveling around the country mastering bridge tournaments. She proudly earned the ranking of Silver Life Master through the American Contract Bridge League, a level among the finest bridge players in the world.

She had a love for music, theatre and dance and previously taught ballet for Ruth Barnes School of Dance.

Jeannine belonged to the Altoona Women’s Club and the Altoona Hospital Auxillary.

She enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. Jeannine and Lee spent the last 26 winters in Bradenton, Florida enjoying Pittsburgh Pirate games and spending time at the beach with their family.

Friends will be received from 12:30-4:30 pm on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4:30 pm with the Rev. Dr. Hilary Livingston.

Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc.

The family kindly request that contributions be made in Jeannine’s memory to: Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.

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