Obituaries

Joseph L. Dumm

08/28/1953 - 10/06/2024

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Obituary For Joseph L. Dumm

Joseph L. Dumm

August 28, 1953-October 6, 2024

Joseph L. Dumm, (aka Capt. John Smith), 71, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Sunday evening at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edward and Sally (Wilkins) Dumm.

Joseph married Maryanne Burger on October 14, 2000 at St. Michael the Archangel, Hollidaysburg.

He is survived by his loving wife; four children: Matthew Dumm and his partner, Jessica of S. Lake Tahoe, CA, Kelly Dumm and wife, Lauren of Altoona, Joseph Hargis and fiancé, Chelsea of Pittsburgh, Eli Hargis and wife, MacKenna of Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren: William, Weston, Theodore, Aurelia, Rylin, Kaisen and Koen; his brother, Richard Dumm and husband, Rod of Pittsburgh and sister, Rebecca Dimino and husband, Glenn of Norristown and his faithful dog, Maka.

Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Michael.

He was a 1971 graduate of Altoona High School and a graduate of Penn State, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Joe retired from Cenveo in Williamsburg as a Quality Control Supervisor after over 25 years of service. Post retirement he was an usher at the Altoona Curve Baseball games.

Joe was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

He enjoyed the outdoors, cross country skiing, and was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Joe loved grilling, the culinary arts and traveling the world. He truly loved watching his children play sports and spending time with his family.

A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

The family requests donations be made in Joseph’s memory to: Selfless Solutions, https://selflesssolutions.org/

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 10/09/2024

    Maria Fusco

    Dear Becky, Glenn, Richard, Rod, Mary Ann and all- I have many memories of the Thanksgiving Hikes- as I was younger, I looked up to you all... I can remember Joey coming home (when we were staying with you) with his friends, and thinking that he was much older than me... amazing, only 8 years difference (although 10 and 18 is a big difference :). I think that they were the Indians that year (unbeknownst to us)... hahaha... I can hear Uncle Eddie telling you to those Indians: "Hey you all be careful where you throw those rocks!!" He was always a hoot too :). Jim would've loved those hikes :). We're sorry for Joey's passing; but happy that he should pass, as he was in life, surrounded by those who love him. Sincerely, Maria and Jim Fusco

  • 10/09/2024

    Maureen Orr

    Thinking of Becky and Richard in the death of a second brother in such a short time. Our family has warm memories of being with our cousin, Joey while growing up in Altoona. Thinking of his lovely family with all of our love. Maureen ( Dumm) Orr

  • 10/09/2024

    Linda Smith

    MaryAnn and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Mu thoughts and prayers for the family. Joe and I worked together at Westvaco/Cenveo and then at the Altoona Curve Baseball. R.I.P. Joe Linda Smith

  • 10/09/2024

    Paul and Deb Hetrick

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family at this time of sorrow

  • 10/08/2024

    Tom Moore

    So sorry and saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Enjoyed all the conversations we had at the ballpark. He will surely be missed. May he rest in peace!

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