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Kathy E. DeFrancesco

04/13/1956 - 06/27/2025

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Obituary For Kathy E. DeFrancesco

Kathy E. DeFrancesco Apr. 13, 1956 – Jun. 27, 2025

Kathy E. DeFrancesco, 69, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona.

Kathy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Hill) Stoner.

She is survived by two sons: Robert L. DeFrancesco, Jr. (Lisa) of Bellwood and Michael S. DeFrancesco (Kathleen) of Altoona; a daughter, Danielle E. DeFrancesco (Scott) of Altoona; 3 grandchildren: Robert (Cortlynn), Travis, and Troy; a brother, Robert Stoner; a sister, Patty Leaper; many nieces and nephews; and her cats: Alley and Ivory.

She was preceded in death by Robert DeFrancesco, Sr. and a sister, Jayne Hughes.

Kathy retired as Housekeeper/Manager for Hampton Inn.

She loved animals, drawing, doing coloring books, playing video games, playing cards, thrifting, and going to auctions.

Friends will be received from 3-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 where a funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. by Pastor Douglas McGaffin.

Interment will be at Carson Valley Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602 in Kathy’s memory.

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

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  • 06/30/2025

    Troy J. DeFrancesco

    I'm gonna miss you grandma. You were the best grandma I ever had. I'm gonna miss the apartment you were at in downtown. Love you.

  • 06/30/2025

    Fred Kohler

    Great prior memories of spending time with Bob and Kathy, many laughs and good times. We were both saddened by the news of Kathy's death. As you remain in our thoughts and prayers, If there is anything we can do for the family at this time, please feel free to call or write - I always tell people, we need not pray now for the ones that have moved on (into heaven) but we should pray for the ones that are 'Left behind' because they are the one's that have been left to endure the burdens of this world. Kathy, is now in a place where there are no more tears, no more pain nor suffering. One day soon we shall all be together and see Jesus face to face as all whom went before us have. Take care Stay Blessed: Pr. Fred & Regina Kohler

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