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Albert "Unc" Roth, 95, of Altoona, passed away July 24, 2025. He was born in Braddock, the youngest son of seven, of the late Alexander and Pauline (Herskowitz) Roth.
Unc cherished his family and is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and family members from over four generations throughout the country. His family became extended by the caregivers at Graystone Personal Care in Altoona, Gentiva Hospice and Scott Greene.
Albert graduated from Braddock High School and then Carnegie Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in 1952.
He served with the U.S. Army as 1st Lieutenant of the Signal Corps during the Korean War.
Al lived in New Jersey and then California, where he received the President's Award for his volunteer service with Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center.
He eventually moved to Altoona to be closer to family and spent many years as the inventory control manager for Sky Brothers.
Al was an avid fan of local sports that involved his nephews and niece, and Unc enjoyed Pirates baseball, Penn State, Steelers and Chargers football games. He also had a reputation for being quite the dancer!
Unc was a member of the Agudath Achim Synagogue.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment was held at Agudath Achim Cemetery, Braddock.
Arrangements were provided by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
Donations in Albert's name may be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602. (centralpahumane.org).
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.