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R. Samuel Magee, MD

6/25/1947 - 5/15/2021

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Obituary For R. Samuel Magee, MD

R. Samuel Magee, MD June 25, 1947 – May 15, 2021

R. Samuel Magee, MD, 73, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday. Dr. Magee was born in Altoona, son of the late Dr. Richard B. and Anna Louise (Shimer) Magee. On June 12, 1976, he married Susan McClain who survives. Surviving are his wife; a son, Rich Magee (Desiree) of Lake Forest, CA; a daughter, Katie Fiore (Michael) of Hollidaysburg; four grandchildren: Adelaide, Daphne, Sophie and Charlie; three brothers: Michael Magee (Lynn), Timothy Magee (Yolanda) and Daniel Magee (Elaine); and a sister, Molly Magee (Jon Greenwood). After graduating Altoona Area High School in 1965, Dr. Magee earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in 1969 and a master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1972. He graduated from Temple University Medical School in 1976. He began his 45-year medical career in residence at Geisinger Medical Center in 1976, culminating in tenures as Chief Resident from 1980 to 1981 and a Vascular Surgery Fellow from 1981 to 1982. He returned to Altoona in 1982 to join his father’s private practice and the staff at the Altoona Hospital. He served as President of the Medical Staff from 1998 to 2002 and as Chairman of the Department of Surgery from 1987 to 2016. Dr. Magee also worked at Nason Hospital and Heath South from the time of his return to Altoona until his death. In 2015, Dr. Magee joined the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, becoming Chief of Staff there in 2018 and serving to the present time. Sam was a devoted part of the Altoona community. He was a life-long member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. For many years, he was a volunteer youth sports coach. Friends will be received from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Parish Hall, Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church at 806 13th Street, Altoona. There will be a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. A private interment at Rose Hill Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Sam’s memory to: the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 07/22/2021

    jim pry

    Miss you Sam!!!! Jim Pry

  • 06/23/2021

    Joel Kaber

    I have fond memories of Sam from our youth especially holding a goose on our arms and jumping out of his barn loft into a pile of hay! We spoke about this at out 50th High School reunion. My sympathy to Susan and his family. May his memory always be for a blessing. Fondly, Joel Kaber

  • 06/22/2021

    Tony Febbo

    I have been friends with Sam for over 35 years, and don't know a kinder caring doctor ever. Sam was the kind of man who would go over and above to help someone regardless of their financial stature. He did so much for me and my family it would take me a lifetime to repay him. Prayers go out for his wife and children, he will be forever missed.

  • 06/22/2021

    Tony Febbo

    I have been friends with Sam for 40 years and you could not find a more caring doctor in the whole world. Sam was a kind and loving man who went out of his way to help anybody regardless of their financial ability to pay or not. I visited Sam regardally at the VA and he always made time to sit and bullshit with me. I will greatly miss him. Prayers are with his family.

  • 06/15/2021

    Brooke Sell

    My sincerest condolences to the Magee family -Brooke Drenning Sell

  • 05/24/2021

    Barbara and David Mccready

    So sorry for your loss, Susan.. you and your family are in our prayers... God bless you... David and Barbara McCready

  • 05/23/2021

    Tyson Long

    My deepest sympathies to all the Magee family. Sam was a wonderful man. He saved my grandmother's life and helped me more than you can ever imagine. His kindness and care was greatly appreciated and the world was a better place because of him. Tyson Long

  • 05/20/2021

    Barbara Basile Losco

    My deepest sympathy to all of Sam's siblings. My heart is with you. All of Sam's family are in my prayers. God bless you all. RIP, Sam. Barbara Basile Losco

  • 05/18/2021

    Timothy Bell

    My thoughts an prayers you are with you all in this time of need. He was Great person an may he rest in peace in heaven.

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