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Florence Edith Farber

Farber

Farber

Jan. 12, 1935 – Aug. 11, 2017

Florence Edith Farber, 82, a resident of St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home, Elmhurst, formerly of Altoona, died peacefully on Friday morning at the home after an extended illness.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Whitsel) Farber.

Surviving are four children: Brandon (Ivannette), Amanda, Vanessa and Allison; and her caretaker, Denise Schmitt-Katz of Lake Ariel.

Florence was a graduate of Altoona High School. Prior to her retirement, she was a manager for Bell Telephone and later Verizon. She was a member of Simpson-Temple United Parish, Altoona.

She loved her community and was a member of the Lions Club, Rotary and Soroptimist. She served on many committees and held various board positions at 58th Street United Metho­dist Church, Altoona. She loved all Pittsburgh sports, as well as the Altoona Curve, taking care of her pets and spending time with family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Simpson-Temple United Parish, Altoona, Pastor Denise Arpino officiating. Interment will be held in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. Arrangements are by James Wilson Funeral Home Inc., Lake Ariel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Simpson-Temple United Parish, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602, or to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

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