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Scott A. Orner

Nov. 2, 1959 - June 20, 2018

Scott A. Orner, 58, Altoona, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of David W. and Joan C. (Hamler) Orner.

Surviving are his mother, Joan; a brother, Gary D.; and a sister-in-law, Melissa, all of Altoona and all of whom were extremely close and loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his father, David.

Scott was a 1978 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a 1981 graduate of Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He started working at Blair Honda as a bicycle mechanic. He then worked at Sikorsky Aircraft Co., in Connecticut, followed by HRB and C-Core in State College.

He attended Calvary Baptist Church, Altoona, and he appreciated visits from the assistant pastor, Larry Weaver.

Scott enjoyed bicycling, fishing, gardening, building computers and Saturday yard sales with his uncle, Carl Ehgartner, and his mother.

The family would like to thank Dr. Keating for all of his help and friendship during Scott’s fight with cancer, as well as Scott’s Uncle Bobby (Dr. Wertz) for all of his wisdom and guidance.

At Scott’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata.

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