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John Francis Gority

06/22/1946 - 04/12/2021

Obituary For John Francis Gority

John Francis Gority June 22, 1946-April 12, 2021

John Francis Gority, 74, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Cecil Hugh and Anna Marie (Kuhn) Gority. John married Donna Lee Dicker on Aug. 25, 1973 in Naples, NY. John is survived by his devoted wife; daughters: Shannon Gority of Harrisburg and Bridget (Tracy) Peters of Concord, CA.; four grandchildren: Marianna Williams, Stella, Everett and Flora Peters; and a sister, Regina (Joseph) Friedenberger of Altoona. He was preceded in death by siblings: Joseph Gority, Clement (Bud) Gority, Robert Mahoney, Maryann Schmidhammer, Catherine Hardin, Raymond Gority and Michael Gority. John was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School, he received a degree in Business Administration from Penn State University. He was a disabled Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. John was the owner of Broadway Sharpening and Gority Cabinetry for over 35 years. He was Post Commander of VFW Post #3, a member of Catholic War Veterans, American Legion-Gallitzin, Disabled American Veterans, Open Doors for the Handicapped. He served as treasurer for the Blair County Historical Society. John also belonged to the Eastern Amputee Golf Association, Fire Base Eagle and Bravo Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling and woodworking; but especially loved to spend time with his large extended family. Friends will be received Friday, April 16, 2021 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10 am. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the John F. Gority Veteran Service Fund, through the Central PA Community Foundation, 1330 11th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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04/16/2021

Mary Ann Elder 554 Sunbrook Manor Dr. Duncansville PA 16635

Donna, my thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to you and your Family during this most difficult time. As you know, John and I were BG Graduates of the Class of 1965. We were able to reconnect later through "The Knights of Equity, and The Daughters of Aaron." What great memories of the fun times, we shared ! John will be truly missed by many ! Sending Hugs and Prayers to you and your Family, Donna. Rest In Peace Dear Classmate 🙂 - Love and Condolences, - Mary Ann Elder
04/15/2021

Thomas Kilcoyne

Condolences to all of John's families. I have good memories of John from Cathedral Grade School and Bishop Guilfoyle High School. The quote with his yearbook senior picture, "Freedom hath a thousand charms" is fitting for John. He sacrificed greatly for the freedom of his country and he has charmed thousands of people. He was a great person who will be missed. I've lived away from Altoona for many years and rarely saw John but I have good memories. Rest in peace, John. Tom Kilcoyne, Hummelstown, PA
04/15/2021

Patty Karn

Donna My deepest sympathy to you in the passing of John. I did not know him but many people have told me he was a special person.. praying for you in your grief. Patty Karn
04/15/2021

Mike and Deb O'Connor

Mike and I are so sorry We loved that man, We have so many memories in this house when he helped us. A great person. We are sorry we won't be at funeral in person but we will there in mind . LOVE YOU GUYS Mike and Deb O'Connor
04/15/2021

Bill and Alice Stouffer

Please accept our deepest sympathy!
04/14/2021

Susan M. Slep
04/14/2021

Susan M. Slep

Sympathy to the family of John. We went to BGHS together, he a year ahead of me. He was a kind, good friend, loved to laugh, and very personable. I honor his service and his personal sacrifice to our country. Rest well, John.
04/14/2021

Josh McConnell

So sorry for your loss.
04/14/2021

Chuck Banas

Cindee and I are so sorry for you loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Chuck & Cindee Banas
04/14/2021

Kate Shaffer

A lovely man and a life well-lived. John will be missed. Prayers and sympathy to Donna and the family. Kate and Doug Shaffer
04/14/2021

Suzy Friedenberger

I love you all so much. You are in my prayers - Suzy Friedenberger
04/14/2021

Kathy McIlnay

Dennis and I were so sorry to read about John's passing. May your memories sustain you and your family during this difficult time.
04/14/2021

Glenn Davis

Rest In Peace Comrade
04/14/2021

Glenn Lunger
04/13/2021

Barbara Stevens

Prayers & sympathy for your family. Bonnie & Joe Stevens