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John B. Richardson

12/6/1951 - 11/17/2020

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Obituary For John B. Richardson

John B. Richardson Dec. 6, 1951- Nov. 17, 2020

John B. Richardson, 68, Altoona, passed away on Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late John A. and M. Virginia (Rockey) Richardson. John married Betty L. Heiss on June 7, 1975. Surviving are his wife, Betty and their son, Adam J. Richardson (Vanessa Wion) of East Freedom; one grandchild, Savanna Knab; and a brother, Thomas G. (Karen) Richardson of Newport, PA. John was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alana Richardson; his sisters: Margaret “Peggy” Healy and Carole Reed; and a brother, Robert Richardson. He was a 1971 graduate of Altoona High School. John was currently employed with Freedom Excursions and retired from F.L. Smithe Machine Co. and Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center. John was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member and past President of the Unter Uns, a member of the Almraush Schuhplattlers, a lifetime member of the Bavarian Aid Society, a member and past Officer of the Brush Mountain Sportsman’s Club. John belonged to various Jaffa Shrine Units and was a member of the Cesare Battisti Club. Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 5th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, where a Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., with Fr. Lubomir Strecok. Covid-19 protocol will be followed. Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family requests that contributions be made in John’s memory to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or online: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 11/24/2020

    May Steinbugl

    Icky and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for everyone in your families.

  • 11/24/2020

    Lauren Matteo

    Betty and Adam, please accept my deepest condolences in Johns passing. He was a great guy and so funny. I'm sure he's having a blast with Dad and Butch now cooking them chickens. Please contact me should you need anything. Love, Lauren, Brandie and Casey.

  • 11/24/2020

    Linda Goodfellow

    My very deepest sympathies to John's wife and family. I haven't seen John since probably high school but I remember him from one of my classes and in the halls of AAHS. It is so hard to lose someone you love. Keep good memories close and John will live in your hearts forever. God bless you during this time.

  • 11/22/2020

    Christy Fornari

    Betty and Adam we are so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by alot of people. He sure did live life to the fullest. The one thing that comes to mind about him is when he smiled and laughed he lit up! We are surely going to miss him. So will our grandkids! Please take and let us know if you need anything. Love George, Christy and Family

  • 11/21/2020

    Kathy McIntire

    Betty & Adam, we wish you our sincere condolences on the loss of John. John was always so much fun and made the best Santa Claus. He was always such a good worker at anything and everything he ever did. He will be missed by many. Love ya, Kathy & Larry

  • 11/21/2020

    Loane Maier

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