Laurie Jo Dey

Surviving is her daughter, Laulena Y. Leighty (Erik) of Williamsburg; three grandchildren: Tarynn

Friedenberger (Christopher) of Altoona, Tambri Klein (Matthew) of Altoona and Tanner Snyder of Munster; and great-grandchildren: Hayden, Hailey, Hadley, Natalia, Marie, Alyssa, Ryker and Jackson; two sisters, Martha Strawmier and Jane Ozio; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her significant other, Edward Friedenberger; and her brother, David Burd.

Laurie was a graduate of Altoona High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, coloring and art of all kinds, bingo, gardening, going to the beach and completing puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren, whom she loved very much.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.

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