Samuel M. Kaplan July 26, 1929-Jan. 3, 2022

Samuel M. Kaplan, 92, Altoona, passed away Monday at the Cambria Care Center of Ebensburg. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Morris and Ida (Small) Kaplan. Sam is survived by a brother, Harold Kaplan of Altoona and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Kaplan; and his sisters: Shirley Steiner and Anna Paikin. Sam retired from the Crane Co. after many years of service. He was a Veteran of WWII and served with the US Army Air Corp. Sam belonged to the VFW Post #3, the UVA, Newburg Firehall and the Bavarian Aid Society. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601. Interment will be held at Agudath Achim Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.