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Lorraine D. (Shaheen) Frank

July 14, 1925 - May 15, 2019

Lorraine D. (Shaheen) Frank, 93, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at Pres­by­te­ri­an Village at Hollidaysburg after a brief illness.

She was born in Passaic, N.J., daughter of the late Elizabeth Shaheen, and grandparents, Charles and Mary Shaheen. On Feb. 23, 1952, she married Melvin Frank at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lakemont, and he recently preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 2018, at the age of 94.

In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Melvin, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Shaheen, who passed away on Oct. 17, 2018, at the age of 92.

Surviving are two children: Barbara Frank of Altoona and Robert Frank of Denver, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorraine was a graduate of Altoona High School class of 1943, and the Altoona School of Commerce. She was employed by the Pa. Department of Public Welfare, Department of Agriculture and the Internal Revenue Service, retiring in 1995.

She loved animals, especially her adorable all white kitty, Chrissy. Lorraine enjoyed playing Christian hymns on the piano, she was an avid sports enthusiast, especially women’s basketball. She also enjoyed couponing, cooking and sharing ethnic foods with relatives and friends. She was always striving for perfection in her endeavors.

Lorraine was extremely hard working, caring and enjoyed helping others. Her many friendships were deep and forever lasting. She was deeply devoted to God, her religion and her family. Her largest blessing was having the opportunity to share 66 years of life with a loving, caring and devoted husband.

Per Lorraine’s request, there will not be a viewing. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Thursday, May 23, 2019, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park.

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