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David Edward Watt, 73, Ashville, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frederick and Alma (Blackstone) Watt.
Surviving David is his loving wife, Sheryl, together 30 years; five children: John Watt, David Watt (Dawn), Melinda Regoli (John), Heather Craiglow (Steven) and Amy Sanders (Bob); nine grandchildren: Tanis, Aspen, Austin, Lexie, Sariah, Calab, Josalynn, Serenity and Temperance; his siblings: Dot Draper (Steve), Ken "Sixty" Watt (Kathie), Betty Murray (Ray), Gloria Watt and John Watt (Edna). He is also survived by his foster siblings, Leanne Johnson (Todd) and Lynn Gregovich; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers: William, Fred, Jim, Herman, Robert "Bo," Richard and Donald Watt; and two sisters, Flo Ehrhart and Kathy Wisilosky. David was also preceded in death by his foster parents, Michael and Diane Gregovich.
After he graduated from high school, David joined the United States Army.
David had worked for Merlo Construction as a mechanic.
He was a parishioner of St. Monica Church and a member of the Lilly American Legion - Unit 628.
David enjoyed camping, boating, traveling and watching Sheryl catch fish! He was a tinkerer and loved fixing things. David ultimately enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, with Father Brian Norris.
Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in David's memory to Lilly American Legion - Unit 628, 214 Jones St., Lilly, PA 15938; or UPMC Family Hospice, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.