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Mary A. Jacobs

Dec. 23, 1928 – Oct. 17, 2024

Mary Ann Jacobs, 95, formerly of Altoona, passed away Oct. 17, 2024, in Loveland, Colo. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gabriel and Columba (DiClemente) DiAntonis.

She later married Joseph Jacobs, who preceded her in death in 2002.

Mary resided in Colorado, where she is survived by a daughter, Renee (Jacobs) Swope and son-in-law, Stan Swope; a grandson, Travis Albright; and a great-grandson, Nico Albright, in Colorado. She is also survived by sisters, Gilda "Jill" Hammer and Ann Capwell; a brother, James "Pete" DiAntonis; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores "Dee" Burchfield; and three brothers: Daniel, Joseph and Richard DiAntonis.

Mary Ann was a 1946 Altoona High School graduate, and later retired after 36 years from Sylvania/Phillips, where she worked as a tube welder and inspector.

She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

At the request of the family, a committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at santellafuneralhome.com.

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