Frank M. Swalga

On Aug. 31, 1963, he married Mary E. Geary in Blairsville.

Surviving are his wife of nearly 60 years, Mary, of Altoona; two sons, Frank Swalga (Dawn) of Duncansville and Marc Swalga (Amy) of Altoona; a daughter, Crissy Settimio (Mike) of Altoona; seven grandchildren: Chelsey (Kyler), Taylor (Jamie), Nicole (Matt), Lukas (Madison), Aleks, Kaleb and Isabella; four great-grandchildren: Ella, Finn, Rylee and Patrick; a brother, Daniel Swalga (Janet) of Moon Township; and a sister, Patricia Stoklosa of Blairsville.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Stephen Stoklosa.

Frank was a graduate of Blairsville High School and received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

He retired from Altoona Area School District as a biology teacher at Keith Junior High School, with over 40 years of service.

Frank was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Lakemont.

He was a football coach at Keith Junior High School and a longtime area PIAA official of basketball and football for over 40 years. While not teaching during the school year, Frank was always active with helping kids through summer school programs and his officiating.

Frank enjoyed trips to Wildwood, N.J., and spending time with his family.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Lakemont, with Monsignor Michael Becker officiating.

Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.