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Deborah Lenore (Altiero) Black, 74, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence after a five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Deborah was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Dominic D. and Eleanor (Troiano) Altiero.
Deborah married David L. Black at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, where she was a life-long member, and they shared 53 years of marriage.
Deborah is survived by her loving husband, David; a brother, David D. Altiero (fiance, Michal) and three sons: Kirk D. Black and wife, Melinda, of Mars; Eric D. Black and wife, Jody, of Altoona; and Adam D. Black and wife, Christi, of Hollidaysburg. Debbie is also survived by six grandchildren: Graham, Kade, Jace, Lilah, Finn and Aspen Black; two step-grandchildren, Andrew and Addison. To my beautiful grandchildren: "To the world you may be one person, but to me you are the world."
Debbie is also survived by a special aunt, Vicki Hughes (Orville) of Bellefonte; two sisters-in-law: Gail Lykens of Williamsburg and Cindy Krug (Dan) of Deltona, Fla.; many cousins; a niece and two nephews.
Debbie was a 1967 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. She retired as secretary for the former Christ's Second Lutheran Church after 22 years of service. She was previously employed by the Butterick Co., where she met her husband, Dave.
Debbie enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, reading, exercise class and traveling with her husband. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their school and sporting events.
Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions be made in Debbie's memory to the Pipe Organ Campaign at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona, PA 16602; or Food for Families Food Bank, 2201 Union Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.