Obituaries

Thomas Patrick "Pat" Morning, Jr.

11/3/1934 - 6/16/2026

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Obituary For Thomas Patrick "Pat" Morning, Jr.

Thomas Patrick “Pat” Morning, Jr.

November 3, 1934-June 16, 2026

Thomas Patrick “Pat” Morning, Jr., 91, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Thomas P. Sr. and Edna Mae (Mannion) Morning.

Tom married Wilma C. Norton on July 14, 1953 in Orlando, Florida, she preceded him in death on July 25, 2010.

Surviving Tom are his four daughters: Cindy Lytle (Rick) of Altoona, Dee Mincey (Bill) of Jacksonville, FL, Debbie Hollen (Bruce) of North Augusta, SC and Sandy Moore of Altoona; his son, Chris Morning (Shelly) of Mustang, OK; eleven grandchildren: Dan (Kaitlin), Ronnie, Ricky (Erika), Kristin (Don), Scott (Shannon), Tonya, Tim (Ana), Amber (Scott), Shawn, Mari (Colt), Jacob; his brother, Michael Morning (Mary Lee) of Hollidaysburg; several nieces, nephews; his special “Aunt Minnie” and dear friend and caregiver, Dona Fitzgerald.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Barbara Stevens, Sylvia Hunt, Judy Morning, Susan Glunt and Bonnie Vance; also his brother, Jim Morning.

Tom served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He retired from SKF with 30 years of service.

Tom was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

He was a daily patron for breakfast at Denny’s, where they treated him like family. Tom was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and had been a longtime volunteer at the Altoona Hospital and then at UPMC Altoona.

Friends will be received from 5-8 pm on Friday, June 19, 2026 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 2 pm on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, PA 16601, with Msgr. Stanley Carson, celebrant.

Committal with military honors will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens

Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 06/17/2026

    I managed the Volunteer Department at UPMC Altoona and Tom (and Wilma) Morning were two of the kindest people I had the pleasure of working with. My sincerest sympathies to their family. Debbie McClellan

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