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Arlene Altman

1934 - 2022

BORN

1934

DIED

2022

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Arlene Altman Obituary

Arlene Altman, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at her home. She was born May 3, 1934, in Harrison City, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Lauffer) Kemerer. Arlene was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church and Norwin Art League. She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, sewing and gardening and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Frank Altman; infant daughter, Darla Joy; and brother, Terry Kemerer. She is survived by her children, Janine (Gary) Opfer, of Boston, Pa., Cheryl (Earl) Kiser, of North Irwin, Kirk (Deb) Altman, of Irwin, Renee (Andrew) Gabany, of Penn Township, and Craig (Kelli) Altman, of Newnan, Ga.; grandchildren, Steven (Melissa) Opfer, Rachel Fawcett, Michael, Juliana, Sarah, Christina Gabany, Madison, Kellsi, Kirk Jr. and Kevin Altman; stepgrandchildren, Kelly (Jeff) Welding and Jessica Kiser; stepgreat-grandchildren, Ella, Jeffrey, Oliver, Keraline, Hunter, D.J. and Zoe; stepgreat-great-grandchild, Liam; and sister, Sue (Gary) Oden. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Circleville United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. The family would like to thank Excela Health Hospice for their compassionate care. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2022.

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Susan Fletcher

July 27, 2023

Always had good conversations at the mailboxes . Good neighbor - good friend

Susan Fletcher

August 9, 2022

We were neighbors for many years I am sorry for this loss of a family friend and neighbor . My sympathy to all the family and may your memories bring you back to many happy times

nancy logan

August 2, 2022

My sincere sympathy to Arlene's Family. Both she & Dad were Family friends, sweet corn customers for many years. Memories will bring comfort & peace to each of you.

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176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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