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Jean Marie Reighard, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Anna F. (Kirk) Griffith.
Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas J. Reighard, whom she married on Oct. 19, 1957, at St. Mary's Church, Altoona;
granddaughter, Sasha Macfarlane; sisters: Mary Lou Amigh, Jacqueline Sheehan, Carmen Pequignot, Martha Branic and Betsy Cignetti; sisters-in-law, Marcella Hunter and Dorla Reighard; brothers-in-law: Paul Amigh, Ronald Sheehan, William Pequignot, James Reighard and Gerard Reighard; and grandson-in-law, Scott Macfarlane.
Surviving are her children, Tina Reighard-Foltynewicz and Christopher Reighard and wife, Shelly; grandchildren: Chris (Victoria) Reighard, Thomas Foltynewicz, Joel Reighard, Julie Reighard, Ryan Reighard and Chad Reighard; sister-in-law, Jolinda Reighard; brothers-in-law, Ben Branic, Joe Cignetti and William Hunter; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was a 1955 graduate of Altoona High School. She retired from the Altoona Area School District as a student transport driver. She also worked as a cook for Health South and The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament cafeteria.
Jean was a member of First Lutheran Church, Altoona, and the Alzheimer's Support Group, where she served as the co-coordinator for more than 20 years.
Jean had a love for drawing, sewing and the creative arts and was extremely talented. Because of her talent, she won a scholarship to attend the Moore Institute for Women in Philadelphia. Jean also enjoyed playing cards and Polka dancing. Most importantly, she cherished spending time with her family.
Friends and family will be received from 9:30 until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, May 24, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 1401 12th Ave., Altoona, with the Rev. Dr. Barry Folmar, officiant. Private inurnment at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's memory to Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, 916 Hickory St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.
Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.