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Melvin C. Weyandt
12/02/1925 - 02/22/2022
Obituary For Melvin C. Weyandt
Melvin C. Weyandt Dec. 2, 1925-Feb. 22, 2022
Melvin C. Weyandt, 96, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in East Freedom, the son of the late Roy C. and Jane (Ott) Weyandt. Melvin married Pauline J. Conroy on July 31, 1948, she preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 2010. Melvin is survived by four sons: Lee Weyandt (Linda), Dennis Weyandt (Brenda), Ronald Weyandt (Patty Georgiana) and Stephen Weyandt (Tracey) all of Altoona; a daughter, Janet W. Nearhood (Robert) of Altoona; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a sister: C. Marie Laich of Altoona; his sisters-in-law: Joan Conroy of VA and Patricia Conroy of Baltimore, MD and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Grady Weyandt in 2015; his brothers: William, Henry, and Robert; sisters: Gladys Alva, Shirley Trexler and Donna Sauserman. Melvin was a proud WWII Veteran of the US Navy. He retired after 31 years of service from A&P Grocery Warehouse. He had previously worked at National Biscuit. Melvin was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Unter Uns, Bavarian Aid Society and was active in the Teamsters Local 110. He enjoyed being a member of the Casey Jones Camping Club and looked forward to spending time fishing, woodworking and gardening and especially spending time with his family. Friends will be received from 2-5 pm on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, by Fr. Lubomir Strecok celebrant. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family kindly suggests the wearing of masks and social distancing. The family requests that contributions be made in Melvin’s memory to: St. Mary’s Memorial Fund, 1405 5th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602 or St. Vincent DePaul, 1215 7th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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Joseph J. Stevens III
Matthew J. McConville
Christopher J. Feathers
David J. Mason