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Lynne E. Sullivan

8/6/1955 - 10/7/2026

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Obituary For Lynne E. Sullivan

Lynne E. Sullivan

August 6, 1955-October 7, 2026

Lynne E. Sullivan, 71, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona following a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Glenn and Marian (Ritchey) Merrill. Lynne married Dr. Robert D. Sullivan on March 5, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Surviving Lynne is her loving husband of 43 years and their children: Tracy Sullivan (Jonathan Sedlock) of Hummelstown, Danny Sullivan (Melody) of Hershey and Lindsay Trimble (Joseph) of Leesburg, VA; seven grandchildren: Bennett, Anna, Lydia, Sullivan, Violet, Judah and Laney; also her brother, Glenn Merrill of Gibsonburg, OH.

Lynne was a graduate of Bucks County Grandview Nursing Program. She was a retired registered nurse, having worked for years with her husband and had previously worked at Mercy Hospital and for the VA Hospital of Cincinnati.

Lynne was a faithful, spirit-filled member of Altoona Alliance Church. Her love for the Lord and her heart for prayer were evident to everyone who had the blessing of knowing her. Throughout her life, Lynne’s strength and resilience shone brightly as she leaned on the Lord and trusted Him to carry her through each day.

She treasured time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and cherished her beloved husband, Bob, the love of her life. Her faith, love, and strength will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her.

Friends will be received from 10 am-noon, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tim McGarvey.

The family kindly requests that contributions be made in Lynne’s memory to: Altoona Alliance Church, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd. #1, Altoona, PA 16602.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on

the Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.

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  • 10/16/2026

    Nancy Miller

    I was very sorry to hear of Lynne's passing. So sorry for your loss, I pray that all of her family finds peace knowing that she is now an angel.

  • 10/16/2026

    Nancy Miller

    I was very sorry to see that Lynne had passed. I worked initially at Mercy Hospital and eventually on to Altoona and remembered Lynne as the sweetest lady ever! I saw Dr. Sullivan last week at martins grocery and was able to offer my condolences, I wish to do the same for her extended family also. May she rest in peace and I pray you all find comfort knowing she's an angel now! Nancy Miller

  • 10/14/2026

    David Galbraith

    Bob, deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in memories of Lynne. With sympathy, Dave and Chris Galbraith

  • 10/12/2026

    Gina Kirby

    Dear Dr Sullivan: I wish to express my sympathy in the passing of your wife Lynne. Even though I have been retired since January of 2021 after 30 years at UPMC ALtoona, I recall meeting your wife several times during my patient admission assessments; what a joyful lady she was; we engaged in brief but very pleasant conversations during the admission assessments. May she be at peace with God; and I hope you are well too. Again, my sympathies to you and your family. From Gina Kirby

  • 10/12/2026

    Bob and Kathy Brown

    Sorry for your loss. All our sympathy to you and your family.

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