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John H Close

Jon H. Close

Dec. 30, 1941 – Jan. 28, 2021

 

Jon H. Close, 79, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Thursday evening. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John M. and Truth (Miller) Close.

Jon married Patricia Gehard on Sept. 14, 1979, in Winchester, Va.

Jon is survived by his wife; and daughters, Sherrie O’Brian and companion, Michelle Conrad, of Altoona, Traci (Charles) Chaney of Hollidaysburg; three grandchildren, Danielle McCashin of Leeds, UK, Taylor Maloney of Hollidaysburg and Tristan Chaney of Lackland Air Force Base; and two brothers, Jay M. Close of Altoona and Jud B. Close of South Carolina.

He was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, serving as a Sergeant in a surgical hospital.

Jon retired from New Enterprise Stone & Lime as a truck driver.

Jon enjoyed motorcycles, go carts and anything that went fast; he especially loved NASCAR.

Services will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jon’s memory to: the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or online at www.support.wounded

warriorproject.org.

Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

Condolences may be made at www.stevens

familyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.



 
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01/30/21 09:15 AM #1    

Sandra L Kenner (Pritts)

So sorry to put up Jon Close memorial.   RIP Jon - Our sympathy to his wife and family.  


01/31/21 12:20 PM #2    

Darlene W Askey (Zink)

I remember Jon from AHS!  I think I had a couple classes with him. I didn't know him very well because he seemed very quiet. We always said hello. He seemed like a very gentle and a sweet person.

Rest In Peace Jon!

darlene

 


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