Todd Lee Russ

January 7, 1942-September 24, 2023

Todd Lee Russ, 81, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Charles and Miriam (Emerick) Russ. Todd married Judy A. Deegan on June 12, 1982 in Delmont, she preceded him in death on June 22, 2013.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Heer Frederick of Fredericksburg, VA; four grandchildren: Riley Hall (Zachary), Nicholas and Andrew Frederick, Gaige Heer and his mother, Elizabeth Locklear of Warren, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

Todd was preceded in death by a stepson, Aaron Heer and a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Jim Williamson.

He was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School and a U.S. Navy veteran, where he served aboard the USS John King DDG3 from 1960-1962. Todd retired as a general foreman from Conrail’s Juniata Locomotive Shops with 33 years of service.

Todd was a member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Bavarian Aid Society. Todd was an avid sports fan of Penn State University football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins and showed his support in being a Steeler season ticket holder.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife and grandchildren, especially time on the “401K” houseboat at Raystown Lake where he had boated since the 1960’s. Todd regretted missing his grandchildren’s school functions and sporting events.

Todd sincerely appreciated his caregivers, who worked tirelessly to keep him at home through the entirety of his illness.

Friends will be received from 4-8 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Greenwood United Methodist, 1505 E. Walton Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602 at 11 am, September 29, 2023 with Pastor T.J. McCabe. Interment will be held at Alto Reste Park.

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