Paul Lester Breon Jr.

February 10, 1937-November 27, 2024

Paul Lester Breon Jr., 87, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Paul Lester and Bernice (Daughenbaugh) Breon Sr.

Paul is survived by his son, Dennis A. Breon (Jennifer) of Hollidaysburg and a daughter, Diane M. Progl (Doug) of New Alexandria; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lois Marlene Eakins and June Lucille Pine both of Altoona.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Ann Lakner.

Paul was a 1957 graduate of Altoona High School and served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957-1963.

Paul was a member of the Riggles Gap Sportsman’s Club and enjoyed collecting and shooting guns. He was an animal lover, especially dogs.

Friends will be received from 3-5 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. A funeral service will immediately follow at 5 pm in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, officiated by Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Chaplain, Pastor David Miller. Interment will be held at Eagle Cemetery, Howard, PA.

The family kindly asks that contributions be made in Paul’s memory to: Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 or to a Veterans cause of your choice.

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