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Margaret 'Peg" M. Horell

6/1/1935 - 10/2/2020

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Obituary For Margaret 'Peg" M. Horell

Margaret M. Horell June 1, 1935 – Oct. 2, 2020

Margaret “Peg” M. Horell, 85, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at her residence. Margaret was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William E. and Esther (Cassidy) Luddy. On Sept. 1, 1956, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, she married Harold F. Horell who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1986. Surviving are sons, John, William (Melissa), Vincent (Tammy), Joseph, Patrick (Amy), and David (Autumn) all of Altoona, Bud (Barb) of Monroe, Conn.; daughters, Mary (Kevin) Steinbugl, Diane (Patrick) Himes and Julie (David) Lucas all of Altoona and 26 grandchildren, Johnny (Cassie), Gareth, Brendan (Adrianna), Rose, Megan, Morgan, Brittany, Torey, Sydney, Sarah, Katie, Ryan (Shalen), Killian (Kyleigh), Patrick (Brittany), Matthew, Nicole, Erin, John (Lacy), Marie, Sean, Jamie Maddie, Marcus, Rachel, Rylan and Reese; and 4 great-grandchildren, Addison, Emily, Leo, and one due in March; brother Vince (Stefania) Luddy; sisters, Jane Flynn and Esther (James) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Katie Gehl, Rita Horell and Pat Luddy. Margaret was preceded in death by brothers, Bill, Frank, Chuck, Fred and John; and a sister, Mary. Margaret was a 1953 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. Margaret retired from the Blair County Adult Probation and Parole Office. Margaret was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Altoona, the St. Mary Christian Mothers, and the Unter Uns. Margaret was a faithful servant to Our Lord and devoted and cherished her time with family and friends. She will be remembered for always having a kind word and wonderful advice for those who came to visit. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel. Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at the Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 Eighth Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 16602 where Covid-19 protocols will be followed. A Funeral Mass will be held, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 16602 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Lubomir J. Strecok, where Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Committal will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Altoona. Condolences may be made at stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 10/06/2020

    Steve & Sue Dunn

    Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this time. Her smile & love of life live on in all of you !

  • 10/04/2020

    Mary Beth Moyer

    Dear Horell and Luddy family, my heart breaks for you all. Visits to Altoona have always been synonymous with visiting Aunt Peg and I simply can't imagine not visiting her and hearing about her bond with my grandmother. Through her I felt like I had access to somebody I never met. Thank you for sharing her with the Moyers and so many others. All of our sympathies as you mourn her loss and celebrate all she gave to the world.

  • 10/02/2020

    Beth Ann

    Peg was a second Mom to me for years and never cared when you came or how long you stayed. Always taking care of someone and did it with grace and strength. She was one of a kind. Sympathy to the whole family for this great loss.

  • 10/02/2020

    Linda

    Peg was always there for my sisters and I. We were always welcome to just drop by and visit. She always had great advice. She was such a patient & soft spoken lady. I thought a lot of her.. RIP... you were such a great mom, Grandmother & great grandma. You definitely made this world a better world just by your presence. Love always!

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