Bertha Mae “Bert” Frederick

May 23, 1953-October 28, 2026

Bertha Mae “Bert” Frederick, 73, of Hollidaysburg passed away Wednesday at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late George and Nora Mae (Nuttall) Socie. Bertha married Robert S. “Bob” Frederick on March 28, 1981, he preceded her in death on September 29, 2018.

Bert is survived by her siblings: Walter Socie, Delores Stehley (Wally) and Catherine Hockenberry (Jobie) all of Altoona.

She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Laura M. Frederick on October 26, 2018. Also preceding Bert are her brothers: George and Raymond Socie and sister, Elizabeth Coppock.

Bert was a 1972 graduate of Altoona High School.

She retired from Valley View Home as a certified nurses aid.

Bert was previously a member of Altoona Bible Church.

She enjoyed needle point and sitting outside, enjoying nature.

Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2026 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow at New Canoe Creek Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Billy Graham Evangelical Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.