Nancy Ann (Steckroth) Sommer

December 29, 1936 – May 26, 2024

Nancy Ann (Steckroth) Sommer, 87, of Altoona, died Sunday at her home. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late Jack and Lorma (Delozier) Steckroth. She married her husband of 66 years, William Sommer, who survives along with her 4 children: Susan Spallone (Nick), Michael Sommer (Rita), Lisa Snyder (Jeff) and Erica Sommer; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Cathy Anderson (Jim). She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Steckroth (Carol).

Nancy graduated from Altoona High School in 1954 and became a Registered Nurse after earning her Nursing Degree from the Altoona School of Nursing in 1957. She was a member of Altoona Alliance Church and a dedicated homemaker. She served as secetary for the Unter Uns Women’s Club and Bavarian Aid Society Ladies Auxiliary, led the Senior Swim group at the Altoona Campus of Penn State for many years and enjoyed serving as an election poll worker in the 2nd Ward.

Nancy enjoyed playing pinochle with family members on Sunday afternoons at the family’s cottage. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, solitaire, picnics, visiting her brother and sister and especially trips to Ocean City, MD. She always had a smile for everyone and loved to volunteer her time. She’d get a twinkle in her eye before saying something clever or funny and LOVED to have a good time with her family. She will be sorely missed, especially by her sweetheart, Bill, and her children.

Friend will be received on Tuesday May 28, 2024 from 4-7 pm at the Stevens Mortuary 1421 8th Ave. Altoona, PA 16602. A funeral service for Nancy will be held 11am Wednesday May 29,2024 in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, officiated by Pastor Tmothy McGarvey. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the BrightSpring Hospice Foundation, 805 N. Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222 in Nancy’s memory; Their mission is to provide hospice patients and their families with essential non-hospice support.

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