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Doris E. "Budzie" (McCoy) Stalnaker, 85, of Altoona, died unexpectedly early Friday morning. She was born in Grove City, a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Gesche E. "Pete" (Petersen) McCoy.
She married Gerald E. "Jerry" Stalnaker on Sept. 8, 1962, in Grove City. They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry; two sons, Eric Stalnaker of Monroeville and Thomas Stalnaker of Altoona; and two grandchildren, Caleb Stalnaker and Carisa Stalnaker.
Doris grew up in Grove City, but she spent most of her adult life residing in Altoona with Jerry and her sons.
Mrs. Stalnaker attended Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, Altoona.
Doris was a graduate of Grove City College, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
She was formerly employed as a laboratory technician for more than 10 years.
Doris enjoyed music, sewing, quilting, knitting, counted cross-stitch, gardening, cooking, playing the guitar and piano and playing tennis.
She was a woman of great faith and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She enjoyed daily prayer and was an avid reader, especially Scripture.
Doris was an advocate of eating simple healthy foods and practiced this in everyday life. She was an avid couponer, and there were times when the particular store would actually owe her money.
She was a member and ally of the La Leche League.
Friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., with Pastor Brian Sandell officiating.
Interment will be made at noon Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations please be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 2835 E. Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
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