Ruth Ann (Weakland) Frederick

June 24, 1932-November 8, 2024

Ruth Ann (Weakland) Frederick, 92, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday morning, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late, Chester and Ruth Ann (Hartswick) Weakland.

Ruth Ann married Herman D. Frederick on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 74 years; four children: Mary Porta (John), David Frederick (Vickie), John Frederick (Edie) and Sue Dodson (Tim) all of Altoona; eight grandchildren: Jen Young (Mike), John Porta, Jr. (Laura), Keith Frederick, Stacy Frederick, Lisa Gladfelter (Shane), Todd Frederick (Maggie) Amy Wilson (Cole), and Kenny Dodson (Jenna); thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth Ann was the last of her immediate family.

She was a 1950 graduate of Altoona High School and retired in 1993 from the Altoona Area School District as a Teacher’s Aid after 29 years of service. After retirement she continued to volunteer as a Teachers Aid for Mary Porta’s 1st grade class at St. Mary’s School, Altoona Central Catholic and Holy Trinity for 24 years.

Ruth Ann was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona where she was a former member of Christian Mothers and sang with the adult choir.

She enjoyed water aerobics at the Hollidaysburg YMCA, belonging to the Pinochle Card Club, and acting as a den mother for the Boy Scouts and as a troop leader for the Girl Scouts. She loved attending many of her grandchildren’s sporting and band events.

Ruth Ann was a founding member and past president of Casey Jones Camping Club and liked to go camping with her family and friends, where she enjoyed singing around the campfire. Ruth Ann and Herman loved to travel and had been to all 50 states and going on retreats to the Poconos, but most especially she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Ruth Ann’s memory to: St. Mary’s Memorial Fund, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

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