Gerald T. ‘Jerry’ Dorman

Oct. 12, 1963, he married Janet R. Ott at St. Mark’s Catholic Church.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by daughters, Brenda (Tom) Beam and Ruth Irvin, and a son, Patrick (Annette) Dorman, all of Altoona; and a son, Joseph Dorman (Mary Conda) of Minneapolis, Minn.; 11 grandchildren;

11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Jimmy Dorman in Virginia and Donny Dorman in Connecticut; and a sister, Alice O’Donald of Bellefonte. He was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.

He attended St. Mark’s grade school and was a 1952 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59 and in the Army Reserves till his honorable discharge in 1963.

Jerry had many jobs throughout his life including the PRR, manager of several local grocery stores, maintenance positions at Marhofer Bakery, the Back Wall/Summit and Union Tank Car Co., from where he retired.

He was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan, especially Penn State football and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He could be found on sunny days catching the rays from his porch to work on his tan. He enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank UPMC Family Hospice, especially Nurse Kellie and Aide Carol, for their compassionate care.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of all, there will be a private visitation and a funeral Mass will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, celebrated by the Rev. George Gulash and the Rev. Ronald Osinski. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org/givehope or Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 or online at www.centralpahumane.org in Jerry’s memory.

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