Tina M. Lear

June 27, 1967-November 21, 2024

Tina M. Lear, 57, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Thursday. She was born and raised in Altoona, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Prough) DeCriscio.

Tina is survived by her daughter and son: Tiffany M. Deyarmin, David Deyarmin, II and his wife Chelsea; her five grandsons: Julian Sponsler, Aiden Deyarmin, Denton Gray-Rhodes, Landen Lundy and Linkon Deyarmin; her sister, Christine DeCriscio; a nephew, Franklin Reed, Jr. (Krystle Cruthers); her niece, Charity Reed; her great nieces: Jersey Hollabaugh and Layla Reed; her aunts and uncles: Bob and Noreen DeCriscio, Patricia and Dave Hoffman, Linda Thomas, Tina Prough and Richard Prough. Tina is also survived by a multitude of extended family and friends, including her beloved pets, Willow and Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mark Lear; her brother, Joseph “Joey” DeCriscio and both her parents.

Tina retired from JRI-CSTU as a youth care worker and enjoyed serving her church at Bethany Lutheran, where she was a life-long member. She always looked forward to spending her summers at camp, otherwise she spent her time traveling the country, panning for gold, serving God and her community, and most importantly, making sure her family was well fed with all the family recipes.

As per Tina’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. She will be laid to rest at Alto-Reste Park with her husband and parents.

The family asks, that contributions by made in Tina’s memory to: Bethany Lutheran Church, 200 3rd Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.

Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

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