Mary H. Eakins

Mary married Robert Wayland Eakins on June 4, 1960, in the Chapel at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 2008.

Surviving are her loving children: Thomas Eakins, Karen Adams (John D. Jr.), Julie Eakins, Michelle Eakins-Wilt (Jeff Bittner), Daniel R. Eakins (Emily), all of Altoona, and James R. Eakins (Emily R.) of Fallentimber; five grandchildren: Jessica Roland (Jimmy), Sarah, Sean, Dylan and Stella; and three great-grandchildren: Lola, Colleen and Maggie. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Gebhardt; brother, Richard Lumadue; a sister-in-law, Joyce Farabaugh; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher David Adams.

She was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School.

Mary had worked at McCrory’s on the Avenue but ultimately loved being at home and taking care of her family.

Mary was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

She enjoyed watching the Price is Right and loved to play pinochle.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 900 N. Fourth St., Altoona, with Father Nelson Javier. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

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