Donna I. Anderson

Obituary

Donna I. Anderson, 83, of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care, while surrounded by family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude (Marshman) Ardrey. She married Allen Grant Anderson Sept. 23, 1978, in Altoona. The marriage was blessed Sept. 23, 2012, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by an aunt, Louise Marshman of Altoona; a niece, Cindy Donatucci in Florida; and a cousin, Becky Marshman of Altoona.

She retired in 1975 as a housekeeper/kitchen worker at Petticoat Junction, Juniata, with eight years of service. She was previously employed as a laundry worker at Sewickley Hospital, Sewickley, Pa.

She was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. For many years, she and her husband ate supper each day at Eat n’ Park Restaurant in Altoona.

Donna was a graduate of Moon Township High School. She was a member of Cathedral Prayer Group and enjoyed embroidery, crafts, watching television and listening to CDs and radio music.

Friends will be received from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona, where a funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Stanley B. Carson officiating. Committal rites will be held at the Cathedral.

Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home, Altoona, Pa.